Hi gentlemen:
I am exactly in the "same place" as when I start trying to remove the screws a week ago.
First I apply heat with a lighter, I burned my finger but not the glue, then I find an industrial epoxy remover, bought it (expensive), apply.... and nothing happened (it disolves the surface glue, but the problem is that there are glue all over the mounts, inside and out, and the remover has a jelly consistency so does not penetrate).
Do someone sugested to apply cold? I think epoxy ar very stable at low temperatures, so I think is not a viable option.
I think my last resource is to apply "serious" heat, very carefully, with a propane torch to melt the epoxy. Do you think I will damage the surface of the rifle around the bases with the direct fire of the torch?
I can protect the scope with a wet cloth; my plan is to first remove the bases from the rifle (2 big screws), then decide how to remove the rings from the scope when the scope and rings are separated from the rifle.
Now I perfectly understand when you advise regard apply strong glues to screws in a firearm: It is crazy what the previous owner do mounting this scope.
Best,
