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January 10, 2013
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Help, took the grip off and the 2 side screws off but can't get the plate to move and scared to pry on it,whats the trick, sure this has never been removed.
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March 2, 2008
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I can see that you are looking here
https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/reloading/tuning-up-your-15-2-the-average-joe-method/
right now. Be patient, try warming the sideplate area, use some penetrating oil around the edges, etc. You are correct that prying is not a good idea. That sideplate has had maybe 30+ years to get crapped up, it will take a little time.
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George Carlin
January 10, 2013
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Thanks, took awhile but I got it off and cleaned it out, all looks good as far as wear.
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I had a heck of a time getting the side plate off my 715 when I first got it (I'm certain it had never been removed). This may sound silly, but I warmed it kind of toasty with a heat gun, not hot just toasty, then I stuck it in the freezer for about 15 minutes. Took it out and gave a good whack with a rubber covered screwdriver handle and it gave way.
It was still a bit of a tight fit. So, when I did my poor man's tuneup I lightly polished all of the mating surfaces. The polishing with a light film of EWL on the polished surfaces and it slips into and out of place perfectly.
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