Am I stupid?

[wisconsinteacher]

The 444 has a hammer extension and it is set up for a left handed shooter. I removed the set screw and the extension is loose but will not slide off the hammer. What is going on?

 

[Guy Miner]

You're not stupid if you don't resort to the Guy Miner method of stubborn parts removal, normally consisting of a bigger hammer or a cutting blade, or both... :mrgreen:

I've regretted my approach more than once. Study it out. Likely just needs to be worked off gradually.

Guy

 

[wisconsinteacher]

Used a little Guy Miner method and tapped it with a punch and hammer and after 3 taps it was off the hammer and is now moved for the right handed shooter. (me)

 

[Guy Miner]

There ya go! A more mature Guy Miner tries hard to remember the easy & gradual technique instead of just breaking things as I often did in the past... :mrgreen:

Glad you got that lever gun squared away for right handed shooting! Looking forward to the range reports, and better yet, to seeing it posed with a big ol' buck...

Which bullets are you planning to use? I've heard good things about the 265 gr Hornady.

Guy

 

[wisconsinteacher]

I would like to try the 265 Hornady's first. From there, maybe some the 300 Nosler or Sierra, or maybe hard cast. I don't know. On the hunt for brass right now.

 

[FOTIS]

lol

 

[Rol_P]

As a member of the "SOS Generation" Slower Older & Smarter" I set here LMAO... :~) Most of my attempts at mechanical undertakings cost me more to hire a professional to fix what I broke.

Thanks for the chuckles guys... Good Hunting, hope the weather cooperates. Best, Rol

 

[Oldtrader3]

That is ME! SOS, all the way.

 

[Ridge_Runner]

don't force it! just use a bigger hammer!
RR