Allen screw stripped on corrector plate

Yes, I managed to strip an allen screw hex on the corrector plate retainter ring. Any suggestions? I've am trying an easy out, but it's not biting, may have used to large a bit, so am going for the next size easy out tomorrow.

Any comments or ideas?

Dan, I see you got it out already. Sometimes you can use a Torx Bit or a Square Drive Bit that can get just enough bite to start backing the stripped allen head screw out. Try putting slightly more pressure toward the bottom right when turning counter clockwise to remove a stripped allen head screw. Once out, ALWAYS replace with Stainless Steel Allen Head Screws. Some Home Depot's carry them but, if they don't have them in S/S go to your nearest Bolt & Screw Supply house. Their Retail Counter will sell you small amounts.

Ken,

Correct on useing a new, quality allen, they are cheap and I picked three. The easy out I used worked fine after drilling out and slightly enlarging the stripped hex hole. I took my time and it worked out perfectly. Oh, and that was my next move, to use some type of contact cement to adhear the allen wrench to the freaking allen screw. I would have tried that, but didn't need too. Thanks for the advise.

Oh, and the new stainless allen screw I replaced, I just snugged them up nice. Meade must have put them in originally with a jack hammer wrench. Hehe.

Thanks again, Dan.