Fatelvis
February 17, 2013, 05:33 PM
What size plug screws do I need when I remove the front and rear sights from my Rem 700? Thanks!
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Fatelvis February 17, 2013, 05:33 PM What size plug screws do I need when I remove the front and rear sights from my Rem 700? Thanks!
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AR15barrels February 17, 2013, 07:10 PM They should be 6-48 x 1/8" long. NCsmitty February 18, 2013, 10:49 AM With Remington brand screws @ $5 each from MidwayUSA, the Forster's are a bargain @ $7 for 10. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/835122/forster-plug-screws-6-48-x-1-8-blue-package-of-10 NCsmitty Fatelvis February 18, 2013, 10:56 AM Better yet, I found the ones with the stop even cheaper! Remington is out of their minds what they want for a screw! Thanks guys! http://www.ebay.com/itm/110999668540?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 Horsemany February 18, 2013, 03:15 PM The filler screws from the receiver work fine if you still have them. elder flatulence February 19, 2013, 11:08 AM Try your local gunsmith- They take them out when they mount scopes and should have plenty. dfariswheel February 19, 2013, 07:12 PM Also available from Brownell's: http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/small-hardware/metal-screws/plug-screw-kit-prod792.aspx The dome head gives a much nicer "finished" look. 788Ham February 22, 2013, 12:31 PM I bought a small box of screws from Midway, blued, different sizes, just for this purpose. Have a rifle that scope screws were lost when mounts removed, fit perfectly.
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