Gunsmithing Question

[concepthomes1]

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]

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]

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]

8-32 x 5/16
This was my first thought.

[Blitzfike]

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]

So the 8-32 did not fit. The body was too fat. Is 6-40 the next closest size?

[stangfish]

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.
Hold the presses

Speedrat below is correct

got some help and the starret matched up with the 48. My apologies.

[Speedrat1]

if the threads on a 6-40 bind it'll be the standard 6-48 then..

[stangfish]

Speed is correct. 6-48

[sharpshooter]

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]

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.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s19/reflexhunter1/Screws1.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/reflexhunter1/media/Screws1.jpg.html)

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s19/reflexhunter1/Screws2.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/reflexhunter1/media/Screws2.jpg.html)