mounting a 110ba rail

[shootingblanks]

I picked up a savage 110ba mirs rail that I.am looking to mount on my 111. The holes line up perfectly but the screws are slightly larger. Now I could drill out and tap to a larger size but arnt the recievers hardened steel? Or I could use longer screws that fit my action and fit a bushing to take up the space from using smaller screws. What ya guys think?

[pdog2062]

no,the receivers are not hardened steel. I have drilled and tapped the side of them to mount lasers before

[geargrinder]

The front bridge of the action is heat treated. It is harder but still can be drilled and tapped.

The BA rail is meant for 8-40 screws. The best option is to get your action tapped for the bigger screws. You'll have to remove the barrel since the most forward hole is located above the barrel tennon.

[shootingblanks]

Geargrinder where at in northern nevada are ya? I guess I will just wait to drill and tap once hunting season is over since it requires taking off the barrel.

[geargrinder]

I live in Dayton, but work in Carson City. But I've lived all over the state at one time or another.