- Joined
- Dec 6, 2023
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I was cleaning my T/C Impact the other day, when I noticed that the breech wouldn't lock in the receiver. I took the stock and forearm off and found that the hinge block was attached to the barrel by two small screws. One of these screws was loose and the other has fallen out. I was able to get the screws back in and tightened, but the rear screw is difficult to tighten without removing the hinge pin and taking the barrel off. I was wondering whether anyone else has experienced this? I deer hunt with my Impact and typically fire it two or three times a year over the last ten years. Every few years, I'll get it out for a practice session and shoot it five or ten times. I have never had a problem in the field and never noticed the loose screws until now. The barrel hinge block attachment is the only thing that I have had to complain about. I have two Impact rifles, one scoped and the other with iron sights and the other rifle appears to be OK. When hunting season ends, I plan to take the rifle apart, clean the oil off and Loctite the screws in. I don't feel uncomfortable shooting it as long as the screws are tight, but the fact that they may come loose concerns me.