The front screw for the trigger guard on my Norica dream hunter has a std self tapping thread which goes directly into the plastic stock. I have had to tighten several times from disassembly and i can feel it starting to strip already. So I got to use my new gun vise for the first time solving this issue.
After removing the trigger guard you can see the safety that automatically engages every time you cock the rifle likely puts stress on this every time. Likely more so if there is any play from it being even a little loose.
I acquired a hex drive threaded insert for wood from the local hardware. Drill out the hole in the stock to a precise fit to the insert making sure to go only far enough for it sit flush with the top while bottoming out at the bottom of the hole.
I did have to trim a small ridge off the top of hole that formed during insertion. Sits perfectly flush now, and give me metal 8/32 thread that I can loctite if needed. Tried shooting, everything works as intended. Now with zero flex in the trigger guard as the safety engages during the cocking stroke.
On to the next project!
After removing the trigger guard you can see the safety that automatically engages every time you cock the rifle likely puts stress on this every time. Likely more so if there is any play from it being even a little loose.
I acquired a hex drive threaded insert for wood from the local hardware. Drill out the hole in the stock to a precise fit to the insert making sure to go only far enough for it sit flush with the top while bottoming out at the bottom of the hole.
I did have to trim a small ridge off the top of hole that formed during insertion. Sits perfectly flush now, and give me metal 8/32 thread that I can loctite if needed. Tried shooting, everything works as intended. Now with zero flex in the trigger guard as the safety engages during the cocking stroke.
On to the next project!
