allen head rounded off

[rapidresponse1]

cant get a allen key to fit it whats the best way to remove it without damaging the rifle

[pothunter]

Have you tried using a Torx key the next size up and tapping it into the head with a hammer?

[piggy589]

In the first instance try a similar sized torx bit,they can often get a grip in a worn hexagon socket recess.

[rapidresponse1]

thanks for advice chaps I will give it a go

[xraiderx]

+1 torx

[Daveo]

Then buy a decent set of Allen keys, metric and imperial if you own a theoben

[p.j.]

Another vote for the Torx, got me out a trouble a few times.

[don1971]

Did anyone mention torx?

[bucketboy]

What about one of those star shaped bits, can’t remember what they are called, any idea?

Bb

[Shedder]

What about one of those star shaped bits, can’t remember what they are called, any idea?

Bb

They're all the rage - everyone is torxing about them.

[longman]

Hi I had the same problem and I just got some mitre bond (strong super glue)
Glued the Alan key in place until it set then removed without a problem!!

[max headroom]

Hi I had the same problem and I just got some mitre bond (strong super glue)
Glued the Alan key in place until it set then removed without a problem!!

ha ha. i used car body filler. but i have been known to use hardened steel tools i adapted to make a slot in the hex and get it out with a screwdriver.

[Benelli B76]

If torx doesn't work last resort is an easy out. Always use a good quality set especially for small diameters.

Baz

[bozz]

If torx doesn't work last resort is an easy out. Always use a good quality set especially for small diameters.

Baz

Hi yes screw extractor's are good but you usually need to drill a hole into the screw head which can be a bit awkward into Allen screws as they are usually hardened. Good luck with the removal Graham.

[MrChipShoulder]

cant get a allen key to fit it whats the best way to remove it without damaging the rifle

I'm not sure I'm reading this post right because you ask about an Allen key "fitting" an Allen bolt head. I read nothing about a damaged head needing to be removed! Most replies are assuming you have a damaged head!

If you simply need to find an Allen key that fits an undamaged head, first check it's not Torx, then buy a GOOD quality set of metric and imperial Allen keys, and then see if any of those fit. If the head is not damaged, you may be finding nothing you currently have fit because the the key that 'would fit' is slightly rounded off (damaged).

If you do indeed have a damaged Allen key head (rounded off internally) then that is a different conversation!