Horton, Forgive me for swearing

schonyuk · Post by **schonyuk** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 11:50 am

I have a Excal Equinox as well!!!. I have a Horton Supermag I use for plinking. Problem is the front sight mounting holes thread in the stock have gone and I can no longer get the front sight to stay put. I tried to superglue it on, I said it is an old clunker I just use for plinking. I dont feel inclined to put a tele on it , not worth the expense. The super glue doesnt seem to like the composite stock material and didnt hold. Any one got any ideas or remedies to solve the problem. I know I should burn it but sentimental reasons say no.
schonyuk

Grizzly Adam · Post by **Grizzly Adam** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 12:35 pm

Easy fix. Ream out the worn holes with a proper bit, and tap them for aluminum plugs. Run your plug stock through the appropriate die and then epoxy the plugs in place. File your plugs flush and neat, then drill new holes for your sights. Keep your tools level and your holes plumb ... and you're good as new. Nothing to it!

Golden Eagle · Post by **Golden Eagle** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:47 pm

Drill and Tap to the next size bigger screw.

schonyuk · Post by **schonyuk** » Sat Nov 10, 2007 3:23 am

Gentlemen, thank you for your comments and I will see which of your suggestions will be most suitable in my case. I love my equinox but for plinking it is just to powerful in my 25 mtr back yard.

groundpounder · Post by **groundpounder** » Sat Nov 10, 2007 4:39 am

What material is it that the threads are worn out in? Helicoils work good also. They are easy to install with the kit.