Lyman Peep sight cleanup help!

[ORBushman]

So, this is my first peep sight and usage of one. It came with my shorty T/C Hawken. As you can see in the pic, it is in need of some cleanup. Is this sight meant to come apart so I can clean some of the rust of that windage screw? I did verify that it turns and the sight aperture moves sideways. I don't want to try and disassemble it if its not meant to be taken apart. As always, any suggestions and help greatly appreciated.

 

[64Springer]

Kroil.

And as a personal favor, get rid of that Phillips head screw.

Eeewwww.

If you're handy, tear that sucker down and build it back up when cleaned and lubed.

 

[wiscoaster]

.... get rid of that Phillips head screw.

Ditto that. Sorry, but not appropriate for a Hawken.

 

[2 shots]

if you are not comfortable taking it apart remove it from the rifle and soak it in a small can with kroil . let it soak over night then clean with a small brass brush. best to take it apart if you can. and yes loose the phillips head.

 

[ORBushman]

After a little research, there is no way I could take this apart and get it back together. Got the Kroil in today and it is now soaking and penetrating the screw threads. I turned it a couple of turns and now get a nice click. Will let it sit overnight. Also got the peep aperture in and so far the little one is working. Will keep the other as a backup.

 

[64Springer]

Click is good.

Be patient with it.

 

[ORBushman]

I forgot the photo!

 

[64Springer]

Like night and day.

Great job.

 

[TechMoron]

Adjust the slide all the way right and left a few times to help loosen the crud on the screw then flush with more oil or brake cleaner or some such.

 

[ORBushman]

Adjust the slide all the way right and left a few times to help loosen the crud on the screw then flush with more oil or brake cleaner or some such.

Will do!

 

[64Springer]

A blast of brake cleaner is a great idea.

 

[ORBushman]

One last update! If you ever have doubt about Kroil, be at ease as that stuff works! After a little more than 24hrs soaking, I hit it again with a brush and now have free turning and clicks with no hitches. Threads look great now and I'm really liking this peep.

 

[ORBushman]

And I want to shout out to @64Springer for the help and tips!

 

[oldwood]

kroil

 

[64Springer]

And I want to shout out to @64Springer for the help and tips!

Thanks, Man.

Fantastic job.