Rem.700 plug screws
07-23-2010, 06:19 PM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Piedmont of NC
Posts: 18
Rem.700 plug screws
I have a Rem.700 BDL in 30-06 mfg in 1970 i removed the open sights in favor of a scope and would like to plug the screw holes would anybody happen to know what size and thread pitch they would be,
tough question i know but thought someone may have this info.
tough question i know but thought someone may have this info.
07-26-2010, 09:25 PM
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 104
They use a 6-48 screw. You won't find them at a hardware store though.
Check a local gun shop or
www.brownells.com
www.midwayusa.com
Check a local gun shop or
www.brownells.com
www.midwayusa.com
Last edited by hoghunting; 07-26-2010 at 09:30 PM.
07-27-2010, 02:01 AM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Danville Va. U.S.A.
Posts: 2,324
I looked at where you live.If you are pretty close to Danville Va.I probally have some( enough to fill up the holes on your rifle ) I will give you if you can come and get them or I can meet you around 20 25 miles from here .They will be blue not S.S.
07-28-2010, 12:03 PM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: S.W. Pa.-- Heart in North Central Pa. mountains-
Posts: 2,600
........Wow.... There's an offer that's hard to beat!!! Also, 6/48 is correct and any decent gun shop should carry them, as well as a good pro gunsmith. Should be no trouble. Get a few extra...
