hey RR,Hi 308
That pin will drift out, but it is very tight, so don't be afraid to give it some pretty hard raps.
First of all, I can't remember if that pin is directional or not, so give it a good look, and possibly even use calipers to see if one side is a bit larger. I do know this: Most pins I have drifted go out from the shooters left to his right, and I am pretty sure that is the way the one I removed drove out. Make sure your drift punch is very very near to the pin size. If not, stop and go get one.
Here is how I proceeded: I removed the rear stock. Then I used a short length of 2X6 so that the receiver would lay nice and flat on it. I proped the barrel and magazine with a small sand bag, but any prop under the barrel/mag. will do as long as the receiver is flush to the 2X6. I drilled a 1/2" hole in the 2X6 for the pin to go down through. .... Then I gave 'er some pretty hefty whacks with a 2 lb. hammer. Mine went on the fourth whack. Once it breaks free, it will drift right out.
I did use some penetrating oil about a day ahead of time. I just laid it with the pin going out side up, and put a cleaning patch over that area and soaked with penetrating oil. Right prior to punching it out, I used a hair dryer to heat the pin going out side.
Best O' luck,
Ridge
