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concepthomes1
07-22-2013, 10:56 AM
Does anyone happen to know the thread size for the open sights on a Stevens 110E? basically, I removed the open sights and am looking for a long enough set screw to thread in, Loctite down and subsequently cut and file down to match the barrel contour, thus permanently filling these in.
CharlieNC
07-22-2013, 12:45 PM
I know for the Hog Hunter sights that the small allen screws that come on rifles to fill the scope mount holes fit mine for that purpose.
concepthomes1
07-22-2013, 12:50 PM
I ended up picking up a few of the following to try:
8-32 x 5/16
10-24 x 5/16
10-32 x 1/4
stangfish
07-22-2013, 01:07 PM
8-32 x 5/16
This was my first thought.
Blitzfike
07-22-2013, 05:32 PM
Most of the rifle threads for scope mounts and sights have been either 6-40 or 8-40. Not sure on that particular rifle.
concepthomes1
07-22-2013, 05:53 PM
So the 8-32 did not fit. The body was too fat. Is 6-40 the next closest size?
stangfish
07-22-2013, 06:20 PM
I measure .135 od(.138) with as best as I can see with my magnifier and a flashlight, 40 TPI per my starret 473 thread pitch gauge.
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Speedrat below is correct
got some help and the starret matched up with the 48. My apologies.
Speedrat1
07-23-2013, 05:49 PM
if the threads on a 6-40 bind it'll be the standard 6-48 then..
stangfish
07-23-2013, 08:12 PM
Speed is correct. 6-48
sharpshooter
07-25-2013, 11:19 PM
If you just want to fill the hole, use a black crayon. Melt it with a lighter and fill the hole, wipe it down flush. It will seal the hole from moisture and it is removable down the road if you need it.
concepthomes1
07-30-2013, 12:07 PM
Was able to get some 6-40 screws from an uncle in MI and they fit! Used the Loctite 380 Black Max since my shop has tons of the stuff.
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