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  1. 07-02-2024 08:01 AM #12
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    Holland and Holland ALWAYS soldered the pads. I don't think I ever saw a rifle/pad that wasn't soldered. That was part of the EMER. Brian is correct about staking the screw head into a previous stake-hole instead of staking the pad into the new screw. Screws are easily replaceable. Pads ain't!
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