Trail Xl numbers fell off

[wahoowad]

I checked - mine is metal.

[uncle paulie]

If I need to get to that point, I will make my own. I did check Sears on line and they do list one that may fit the bill. They don't offer much in the way of a description.

[airiscool]

Good find, uncle paulie.
I wasn't aware that Sears listed other retailers items on their site. The adjustable  Perko's are like the ones we sold, but they were bronze back then.

Big question is will any of them fit the XL end cap, and if so, be strong enough to bust that cap loose the first go round ? I think that if you can make one to fit the XL, that's the best way to go.

Paul.

[uncle paulie]

Yes, it's the type of item that would likely take less time to fabricate than to do the research and go shopping for it.

pv

[LongIslandArcher]

I just stuck a couple of allen keys with the proper diameter into the holes and put a monkey wrench to it.  Worked like a charm.

[Orin]

My end cap is steel also.  The threads on mine are cocked, so the cap actually sits slightly crooked when screwed all the way in.  The stuff on mine was definitely teflon tape.  I didn't put anything back on it, and it hasn't moved since, hundreds of shots later.

- Orin

[Orin]

Or you can try Paul's idea in reverse.  Clamp the allen wrenches or screwdrivers in the vice, pointed up.  Hold the but cap end upside down over the top of it and use a strap wrench.  If you don't have a strap wrench, use a padded adjustable wrench (Crescent, monkey, Ford, etc.) on the breech block.

- Orin

[Orin]

Paul,

I think you might have already posted it, but I can't find where you described your XL's favorite hold.  Can you either point me in the right direction or describe it again?  Thanks.

- Orin

[Progun]

In a pinch you might just try a pair of good 'ol needle nose pliers. Spread the forks to enter both holes and screw the cap off.

[uncle paulie]

Guess there's more than one way to skin a cat, rabbit, squirrel, bird....etc.