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<blockquote data-quote="shortgrass" data-source="post: 643474" data-attributes="member: 24284"><p>Trucs' problem is with scope mounting/ring screws. Most likey, 6-48NFS or 8-40NFS. Won't buy those at Ace, or Mc Master, <em>maybe</em> on 'special order from Fastenal, but, may not be USA made. Most "gun" machine screws are of 'special' pitch and are not available from the usual sources. I <em>use </em>many 8-40s' , I've made diligent searches, on and off, for<em> known </em> USA made in lots of 100-500. So far, not much luck, not even in a 1000 lot. Common bolts/machine screw in NC or NF are no problem, firearms are a whole other critter. When socket is messed-up, like Trucs' is, I mill the head off, apply the soldering iron, and back it out with a pair of pliers. It's been the quickest method for me, and time is $$$. For those without the mill, several fine methods have been mentioned in this thread that would be worth trying. Truc, glad you have a good 'smith to help you out. It pays to have a 'working relationship' in cases like this.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="shortgrass, post: 643474, member: 24284"] Trucs' problem is with scope mounting/ring screws. Most likey, 6-48NFS or 8-40NFS. Won't buy those at Ace, or Mc Master, [I]maybe[/I] on 'special order from Fastenal, but, may not be USA made. Most "gun" machine screws are of 'special' pitch and are not available from the usual sources. I [I]use [/I]many 8-40s' , I've made diligent searches, on and off, for[I] known [/I] USA made in lots of 100-500. So far, not much luck, not even in a 1000 lot. Common bolts/machine screw in NC or NF are no problem, firearms are a whole other critter. When socket is messed-up, like Trucs' is, I mill the head off, apply the soldering iron, and back it out with a pair of pliers. It's been the quickest method for me, and time is $$$. For those without the mill, several fine methods have been mentioned in this thread that would be worth trying. Truc, glad you have a good 'smith to help you out. It pays to have a 'working relationship' in cases like this. [/QUOTE]
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