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kingoftheclinch
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top tang screw

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i went to remove the stock from my fox for the first time and was following the instructions on the home page we tried to remove the top tang screw and it turns freely but is not backing out to remove it any members have an idea? thanks
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Re: top tang screw

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If the top tang screw is loose,go ahead and take rear tang screw out and trigger plate screw out and try to remove trigger plate.Do not lose the trip spring under trigger plate screw.I have lost several.Bobby
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mike campbell
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Re: top tang screw

Post by mike campbell »

If it turns freely but isn't backing out, it's broken. If so, you should be able to continue with the disassembly.
Beware the man with one gun...he likely will bore you to death in others ways, too.
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