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October 31st, 2020, 05:24 PM #1
Do you carry hex wrenches as much as a screw driver?
Dunno when Ruger changed from slotted screws to allen head, but my recently purchased 10/22 has them. And what is really annoying to me is the two screws involved....barrel band and take-down (ordinary, not Takedown model)...are two different sizes. 1/8" and 9/64ths".
Fixed that with a cut-off wheel in a Dremel and some oxpro-blue touch-up. Assembled, the slots are hardly noticeable and now the Leatherman that is always on me is all that's needed if occasion arises.There are two kinds of guns. Those I have acquired, and those I hope to.
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October 31st, 2020, 06:02 PM #2
Re: Do you carry hex wrenches as much as a screw driver?
Yes I do.
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October 31st, 2020, 06:35 PM #3
Re: Do you carry hex wrenches as much as a screw driver?
I can't do an engine swap with the stuff in my range bag but I do carry a bunch of tools.
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October 31st, 2020, 06:43 PM #4Grand Member
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Re: Do you carry hex wrenches as much as a screw driver?
Allen heads and torx are far superior to flat head and phillips
And yes, I have a bit set with driver with me at the range.
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October 31st, 2020, 07:21 PM #5
Re: Do you carry hex wrenches as much as a screw driver?
I keep the big Brownell's master set in my range box. Hollow ground screwdrivers , Hex/Allen bits , Torx , Phillips , even Posi-drive and square bits , which I have never needed.
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October 31st, 2020, 08:25 PM #6Grand Member
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Re: Do you carry hex wrenches as much as a screw driver?
[QUOTE=McSull;4304747]Allen heads and torx are far superior to flat head and phillips
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October 31st, 2020, 08:56 PM #7
Re: Do you carry hex wrenches as much as a screw driver?
I have a small set equipped with both in my range bag.
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November 1st, 2020, 11:13 AM #8Grand Member
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Re: Do you carry hex wrenches as much as a screw driver?
http://www.winchesterguncare.com/sho...crewdriver-set
This stays in my bag. I also throw the Allen keys and what not I get with scopes in a pocket. I’ve got full sets at home so no need to add the one offs.
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November 1st, 2020, 01:18 PM #9
Re: Do you carry hex wrenches as much as a screw driver?
Agreed that torx and allen are superior drivers. But, in this case....the 10/22 Ruger standard "carbine" rifle....they can be overkill.
The plastic barrel band is tightened to a very gentle snugness. Any tighter will just warp the plastic band. The take-down screw just needs a snug tightening that can be accomplished with a straight blade. As time goes by, I may find that there is a sweet spot and the FAT wrench w/allen driver will be employed at home. This is not a benchrest competition rifle.
I just want the option to be able to use a plain screwdriver in a pinch, which may never present, but it's there.There are two kinds of guns. Those I have acquired, and those I hope to.
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November 1st, 2020, 05:43 PM #10Active Member
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Re: Do you carry hex wrenches as much as a screw driver?
I carry one of these, seems to work well. multi tool with a lot of bells and whistles.
https://www.amazon.com/Real-Avid-Too.../dp/B004N07BGO
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