TC HAWKENS .50 Cal nipple removal

[MTFURY]

Just bought this TC Hawken and want to clean it but cannot budge the nipple. Any ideas
Never owned a TC before and I noticed a screw below the nipple. Is this a set screw or a clean out. I am a rookie at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Tasbay]

On the T/C that screw is the clean out screw. It was actually put there when drilling out the flash channel, my advise is don`t remove it. Just use a nipple removal tool, the one shaped like a T, If it won`t budge just leave it and flush the barrel and channel/nipple with a jug of boiling water when you clean it.

 

[bluemule66]

If the screw comes out EASY, take it out. It may be holding the nipple in. Make sure to put anti seize on the threads before you put them back in.

 

[deerstalkert]

what they said and see your other post for more Indepth instructions.

 

[FishDFly]

"If the screw comes out EASY, take it out. It may be holding the nipple in."

Nope, it is not.

 

[Grenadier1758]

Plenty of nipple (and other threaded objects) removal topics on the forums. First soak the nipple and snail in a penetrating solvent such as Kroil for a couple of days. Then with a rifle sized nipple wrench, apply modest torque to loosen a tap the nipple wrench with a light ball pein hammer. The combination of the penetrating solvent, torque and impact will generally loosen the stuck nipple. Use a never seize lubricant on the threads when installing the nipple. The installation torque is snug. No need to overtighten the nipple.

 

[MTFURY]

Thanks for all the help. Will let everyone know how it works out

 

[Idaho Ron]

I am adding this video. I take out a stuck nipple starting at 1:20 give or take a second.
Make sure the gun is not loaded before you do this.

 

[MTFURY]

I am adding this video. I take out a stuck nipple starting at 1:20 give or take a second.
Make sure the gun is not loaded before you do this.

Great info Thanks