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Posted: 2/1/2007 8:35:15 AM EDT
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The Pivot and Takedown pins can be tough to remove at first. Over time they will loosen up. There are companies that make special, non-marring tools to remove the pins, but any non-metallic item that you can use to push against the pins will work. If necessary use a wood dowel and hammer to tap loose the pins. ETA: I stress non-metallic because if you slip with a metal object trying to remove the pins then your next post will be asking how to cover up scratches in your receiver. 
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the pins won't budge because it's new. the little detents (inside) that holds the pins in aren't "rounded over" yet. the first few times you pop the pins, they'll be kinda hard to budge first. put a punch on 'em, and tap it with a hammer. i can pretty much guarantee that, once they move a little, you'll be able to pull them the rest of the way by hand. once the pins are open, you'll notice a little groove milled into them [lengthwise]. put a *little* lube in there. it'll help remedy the sticky pins. |
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