Don't know if this question or request for help belongs here or somewhere else, but here goes:
Was trying to mount the one piece DNZ scope base on my 12 FV, used alcohol to clean/degrease the thread holes on the action and the screws. 3 of the 4 holes are ok, but the very front threaded hole on the action (you can see the barrel threads in the bottom of this hole) is apparently buggered up. There was lots of gunk in this hole and I used a Q tip with alcohol to soften it up and clean, and a wooden toothpick to try and remove the gunk, etc. Thought I had it and was trying to just thread a short screw into this hole to make sure it was clean and the screw would go in smoothly.
I used a little bit of force but not much, but the black coating on the screw threads and the threaded hole are now a bit on the shiney side. I've read where the front screw may be a bit long and needs to be shorten to fit properly but I don't think that is my problem as the shiney threads are just the 1st and 2nd round of threads on both the screw and the threaded hole on the action.
What do I need to do to clean these threads up. I'm hoping that a die is all I need, but I've never used one to clean up threads on gun or anything else. Been lucky I guess.
Please be specific on the parts/tools I may or do need to clean up the threads on the action and the screw. I don't think the threads are messed up beyond repair, but they definitely need some attention. Any help is appreciated.
Jim
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