How to remove pinned scope base (Borden BRM)

[JoeGunner]

Does it come right off or do I need to drill out pins?

 

[Big Mc]

Does it come right off or do I need to drill out pins?

Call Jim Bordan, Tommy Mc

 

[Deleted member fkimble@charter.net]

I always thought the pins were for recoil help. Are there no screws used to hold it down?

Frank

 

[Ned Ludd]

According to Borden's website, the recoil lug is pinned. However, from this image of a BRM action without a scope rail, the holes for the scope rail are clearly threaded, meaning it should be attached with screws, probably with an Allen or Torx head.

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[Deleted member fkimble@charter.net]

I would think removing the screws and lifting straight up would do the trick. The better the pin fit the straighter the lifting. And knowing Borden, I bet they are very snug!

Frank

 

[FNSafari]

I always thought the pins were for recoil help. Are there no screws used to hold it down?

Frank

The pin or pins on a recoil lug just aid in making sure its concentric with the front of the action that accepts the barrel.

 

[wagonman]

the 2 pins on my zermatt tl3 are snug but the base will lift off without a struggle

 

[Deleted member fkimble@charter.net]

GPalman, we are talking scope mount not recoil lug. But you are correct ref recoil lugs.

Frank

 

[8andbait]

After removing the screws it may be necessary to install some rings on the rail to aid in the removal. Adding rings will give enough leverage to remove it.