barrel stock rings instal tips requested

[global650]

re assembling the mosin all going well

tips for getting those rings back on without scratching up the stock ??? stuck and having issues with one

can you spread them out a bit ?

the open end of it faces down correct ?

thanks a lot

[Titanium Hammer]

:You can oil up the rings a bit to help them slide over the stock carefully without doing damage to the shellac. Yes, they can be spread just a bit with a flat screwdriver again, carefully, and yes the open end faces down. Oh, and welcome to the Forum.

[mogunner]

I put a good coat of lemon oil on before, and if they're really tight ones, I'll take a small screwdriver and pry them apart a tiny bit to help.

[global650]

and having the clips in the right order helps lol oh man

[Junk Yard Dog]

I stick the tips of my Leatherman tools needle nose pliers into the joint and spread it open a bit to help get them on and off.