Barrel screws
#1
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Posts: 154
Barrel screws
Yesterday when I was replacing the rear sight on my muzzleloader the screw head broke off. It was a major pain to get it out of there.[:@] Anyways, now that it's out the threads are stripped (in the hole) so I can't just order a replacement screw; I've got to use a bigger one.
My question/concern is mostly about safety: 1) If I leave the holes unfilled, does that leave weak points on the barrel? 2) If I use a screw that's too tight, would it also cause a "pressure point" in the barrel making it unsafe?
Anyway, I'm not sure if I'm worrying about nothing or not so I figured I'd ask. Thanks!
My question/concern is mostly about safety: 1) If I leave the holes unfilled, does that leave weak points on the barrel? 2) If I use a screw that's too tight, would it also cause a "pressure point" in the barrel making it unsafe?
Anyway, I'm not sure if I'm worrying about nothing or not so I figured I'd ask. Thanks!
#5
RE: Barrel screws
My question/concern is mostly about safety: 1) If I leave the holes unfilled, does that leave weak points on the barrel? 2) If I use a screw that's too tight, would it also cause a "pressure point" in the barrel making it unsafe?