Plug screws for Rem 700 front & rear sights?

[Fatelvis]

What size plug screws do I need when I remove the front and rear sights from my Rem 700? Thanks!

 

[AR15barrels]

They should be 6-48 x 1/8" long.

 

[NCsmitty]

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]

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]

The filler screws from the receiver work fine if you still have them.

 

[elder flatulence]

Try your local gunsmith- They take them out when they mount scopes and should have plenty.

 

[dfariswheel]

Also available from Brownell's:

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...ware/metal-screws/plug-screw-kit-prod792.aspx

The dome head gives a much nicer "finished" look.

 

[788Ham]

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.