Ruger set screws

[gunpoorboy1]

Got a new 10/22 and I'm trying to get the set screws out to mount a scope.

They are in so tight that I'm stripping the heads.

Any suggestion on how to loosen these enough to get them out without messing up the heads?

 

[blasternaz]

Heat. Large soldering iron tip on the screws. You can try Kroil or 50/50 Acetone/ATF but heat usually works best. Good luck! Oh, and try tapping on the screws as you turn. HTH

 

[QuietM4]

Heat. If you only have a MAP gas torch, heat the receiver from the inside.

Are they really tight, or are you not using the correct driver tip? Not all slot head drivers are created equal.