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GAS BLOCK
There have been many questions on the proper way to remove, the "Gorilla Tight" and staked gas block screws. Why does anyone even want to remove them as Ruger says this should be done only at the factory? Well I can give you 2 good reasons, and some tips so any one can do it.
1. Gapping and torqueing your gas block halves may improve accuracy by giving even clamping pressure to the barrel, and reduce barrel friction (Heat and fouling).
2. Adjusting the harsh backstroke of the "Slide Assembly" into the receiver, by replacing the "Gas Port Bushing" with a smaller after market bushing. This gives you less felt recoil, longer scope life, and better muzzle control during rapid fire on both Ranch and Standard Mini's. On the Ranch Mini reduces the brass launching, and damage to the brass if you are a reloader.
How To Remove Gas Block Screws
Start with a new 9/64" Allen wrench. They wear down pretty fast. To loosen screws first time turn screws one at a time loosen 1/4 turn then tighten to break the stakes (Chisel mark in screw threads). Do this 3 or 4 times each screw. Do not attempt to remove a screw (Leave them tight) till all the stakes are broken. If you strip a screw head, tap in a torx tip in screw head and loosen screw.
GAS BLOCK
There have been many questions on the proper way to remove, the "Gorilla Tight" and staked gas block screws. Why does anyone even want to remove them as Ruger says this should be done only at the factory? Well I can give you 2 good reasons, and some tips so any one can do it.
1. Gapping and torqueing your gas block halves may improve accuracy by giving even clamping pressure to the barrel, and reduce barrel friction (Heat and fouling).
2. Adjusting the harsh backstroke of the "Slide Assembly" into the receiver, by replacing the "Gas Port Bushing" with a smaller after market bushing. This gives you less felt recoil, longer scope life, and better muzzle control during rapid fire on both Ranch and Standard Mini's. On the Ranch Mini reduces the brass launching, and damage to the brass if you are a reloader.
How To Remove Gas Block Screws
Start with a new 9/64" Allen wrench. They wear down pretty fast. To loosen screws first time turn screws one at a time loosen 1/4 turn then tighten to break the stakes (Chisel mark in screw threads). Do this 3 or 4 times each screw. Do not attempt to remove a screw (Leave them tight) till all the stakes are broken. If you strip a screw head, tap in a torx tip in screw head and loosen screw.