Anyone have problems of the front scope mout screw botting out on the barrel?

[AbitNutz]

So I managed to get the correct mount for my Model 12 T/R. All is well but the front screw bottom out on the barrel...clearly too long...Grind the screw down? Is this typical?

[fgw_in_fla]

Everyone does.
All of us that play with Savage rifles will at some time or another encounter that.

This is where you make friends with Mr. Dremel. Run on down to the local tool place and introduce yourself.

A file will work, too.
A little at a time....

[LongRange]

yes and yes....use a fine disk on a dremel and take a little off at a time.

[BillPa]

Is this typical?

It can be depending on the diameter of the action and the mount. Its why I made this fancy depth gauge many moons ago, to check the screw lengths before I install them. I use to to check if a screw is too long, too short or just right.


Bill

[fgw_in_fla]

It can be depending on the diameter of the action and the mount. Its why I made this fancy depth gauge many moons ago, to check the screw lengths before I install them. I use to to check if a screw is too long, too short or just right.


Bill

Ya know, you're no fun at all.
Where's the challenge in that?

Actually, I have used a toothpick in the past. Not exactly accurate down to the .001" but will give me an idea where I'm at.

[drybean]

Ya know, you're no fun at all.
Where's the challenge in that?

Actually, I have used a toothpick in the past. Not exactly accurate down to the .001" but will give me an idea where I'm at.

New or used ?

[foxx]

I suspect used would work fine as long as you set it aside and let it dry out first. Soggy, water-logged tooth picks tend to be too mushy and will likely give you a false reading.

[Stockrex]

http://www.igagingstore.com/mobile/p...-p/205420.htm=


I am a big Garfield fan
So I would use the one above ,

But I just call the manufacturer short screws ;-)

[fgw_in_fla]

New or used ?

Is there a difference?

I mean, other than a slightly wet gooey toothpick might bend a little.

[AbitNutz]

Wow...what a concept..."used toothpick".

[foxx]

http://www.igagingstore.com/mobile/p...-p/205420.htm=


I am a big Garfield fan
So I would use the one above ,

But I just call the manufacturer short screws ;-)

How do you pick chicken and corn outta your teeth with that thing?

[J.Baker]

First check to see if one of the supplied screws is shorter than the other three. Most manufacturers of better quality mounts have learned this lesson and offer one screw that's shorter for the front hole. If not, you'll need to shorten it up a bit as mentioned above.

[fgw_in_fla]

First check to see if one of the supplied screws is shorter than the other three. Most manufacturers of better quality mounts have learned this lesson and offer one screw that's shorter for the front hole. If not, you'll need to shorten it up a bit as mentioned above.

Excellent advice.
Seems I recall a couple rails I bought a while back that had 2 different length screws. Drove me nuts until I pulled them all back out & set them on the bench top.
It was then I noticed the length difference.

And after using a toothpick to check the depth of the holes...

[fgw_in_fla]

Wow...what a concept..."used toothpick".

I wasn't going to use a new one & get it all dirty. They cost hard to come by money and certainly don't grow on trees.

[savgebolt]

i chuck my screw in a drill clamped down to something , turn it on and lock it on,,, then use what ever , file , dremel, stone , to shorten screw