Weatherby Vanguard Bolt Stop Screw Repair (Extraction + Fitting) | Over the Gunsmith's Shoulder

Ken Brooks repairs a broken bolt stop pivot screw on a Weatherby Vanguard—the screw sheared off inside the receiver and the spring was missing. Watch him extract the broken shank, source a compatible replacement from S&W 1500 parts, and fit the new screw on the lathe. In this episode, Master Gunsmith Ken Brooks walks you through a real-world repair on a Weatherby Vanguard bolt-action rifle. The bolt wouldn't stay in the gun because the bolt stop pivot screw had broken off flush inside the receiver. ✅ How to extract a broken screw shank using penetrating oil and a dental pick ✅ Cutting a slot in a broken screw with a small burr ✅ Parts interchangeability: S&W 1500, Howa 1500, and Weatherby Vanguard ✅ Why bolt stop screws break (and how to prevent it) ✅ Fitting a replacement screw on the lathe for proper clearance ✅ Correct reassembly: keeping the floor plate hinged to seat the magazine box ✅ Why NOT to use Loctite on bolt stop screws 🔧 Want to learn real gunsmithing from certified professionals? 👉 https://americangunsmithinginstitute.... 🔔 Subscribe for weekly gunsmithing repairs, tips, and training from AGI's master gunsmiths. #Gunsmithing #AGI #AmericanGunsmithingInstitute #OverTheGunsmithsShoulder #FirearmsTraining #WeatherbyVanguard #BoltAction #GunRepair #BrokenScrew #ScrewExtraction #Lathe #GunMaintenance #MasterGunsmith #Howa1500 #SmithWesson1500 Chapters 00:00 - The Problem: Broken Bolt Stop Screw 00:22 - Gene Kelly Intro 00:50 - Ken Brooks: Why Variety Matters in OTGS 01:32 - Today's Gun: Weatherby Vanguard 01:46 - Removing the Barreled Action from Stock 02:22 - Inspecting the Broken Screw Shank 02:56 - Penetrating Oil and First Attempt 03:26 - Cutting a Slot with a Carbide Burr 04:51 - When Loose Screws Help You 05:32 - Working the Screw Loose 06:52 - Extracting from Inside the Receiver 07:17 - New Screw Comparison (S&W 1500 Parts) 07:36 - Test Fit: Checking Thread Engagement 08:05 - Ken's Take on the Vanguard/1500 Platform 08:40 - The Weak Spot: Bolt Stop Design 09:03 - First Assembly: Screw Too Tight on Bolt Stop 09:44 - Why the Original Screw Broke 10:15 - Solution: Face Off the Screw Head 11:18 - Setting Up on the Lathe 11:58 - Filing the Underside of the Screw Head 13:06 - Checking Shoulder Protrusion 14:55 - Test Fit Without Spring 15:35 - Success: Screw Tight, Bolt Stop Free 15:42 - Installing the Spring 16:18 - Final Check: Screw Doesn't Protrude Into Receiver 16:51 - Reassembly: Magazine Box in Trigger Guard 17:34 - Common Reassembly Mistake (Misaligned Magazine) 18:28 - Aluminum Trigger Guard Warning 19:04 - Final Function Check 19:19 - Why We Fitted the Screw (Not Just Backed It Off) 20:03 - Why NOT to Use Loctite on This Screw 20:46 - Wrap-Up 21:05 - CTA: Learn Real Gunsmithing at AGI