Preping for anno, need help with the Metal ring in Xmag body

[Stayhuge]

Hi everyone. Hopefully this is an easy one. I noticed that there was a metal ring inside the Xmag body, and I can't seem to be able to get it out. Is there an easy way to do this? Need to remove it for anno. Thanks everyone!!!

[flyingpootang]

There are 2 ways the bolt ring is held in (both screwed into the body). (1) There is a set screw on the bottom of your body that's holding the ring from moving. (2) It's needs to be removed by a tool which Tuna has...
http://automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=235602

[Stayhuge]

I will take a look at it when I return home this Friday. Hopefully I can get it out. Is there any way to get it out after I take out the set screw with out the tool? Anything I can use that is close to the tool?

Also, on another note, the feedneck is in the breech pretty good. I actually broke my strap wrench trying to get it off. If I soak the breech in acetone, will that disolve the loctite that seems to be holding it in place? Not sure what else I can do at this point. Thanks again everyone!!!

[BigEvil]

Those rings are in there good, and loctited just to make sure. Send it to Tuna, he has a special made tool to removed it without FUBARing.

[fishmishin]

I have heard hot water will hot water will loosen the loctitie, and that thing must be really in there if you broke your star wrench on it.

[flyingpootang]

If your very very careful you can use torch on low to heat the ring until you see smoke. To remove the ring you can use a bolt (2) nuts and (2) washer. Tighten the ring sandwiched between the 2 washers and the nuts on the outside of each washer. Turn the bolt head to twist off the ring.

[Frizzle Fry]

Any chance it can be masked off an anodized? I've done that with all the micromags I've had done with no negative experiences to date... I know it's a different setup, maybe someone else knows more?

I'm not 100% sure as I've never sent my Xmag out for ano, but it might be an option.

[Stayhuge]

Thanks everyone. I spoke with Tuna, and he is going to take care of the laundry list of things that I am having trouble with. I think it's just easier this way. Thanks again!!!

[tbaggin]

i used the botl, washer and nuts ,ethod, worked well.