Longer trigger guard screw?

[03mossy]

Just got a B&C stock for my Savage 116 and went to put it together and the screw in the trigger guard doesn’t grab anything. Anyone know where I can find a longer one that still has the same head?

[Jester560]

Local hardware store??

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[8mm RUM]

Have you checked here ?

https://www.brownells.com/rifle-part...rews/index.htm

[jpx2rk]

ACE hardware stores usually have a pretty good selection of hardware, in my area anyways. A big box store might as well.

[Balljoint]

If not mistaken size is 1/4-20 is thread size, anyone know different please add your thoughts.

[Robinhood]

I would use 1/4-28 so you don't jack your threads up permanently. To get the right length put the screw in the stock and hold it in place.

If not mistaken size is 1/4-20 is thread size, anyone know different please add your thoughts.

Make sure that you have at least a 1/4" sticking up into the inlet. This is for the rear action screw.

[Bunky-Shooter]

You mentioned rear trigger gaurd screw. Rear action screw is 1.479" from inner screw head. On B/C stocks I remember reading somewhere the rear trigger guard screw is not drilled and you will have to do that yourself.. Most hardware stores will have what you need..

[Robinhood]

Just got a B&C stock for my Savage 116 and went to put it together and the screw in the trigger guard doesn’t grab anything. Anyone know where I can find a longer one that still has the same head?

I didn't see "rear trigger guard screw" in the OP. But you have proven the need for clarification because the factory rear TGS doesn't "grab on to" all aftermarket stocks.

[Ace Quackhunter]

Just got a B&C stock for my Savage 116 and went to put it together and the screw in the trigger guard doesn’t grab anything. Anyone know where I can find a longer one that still has the same head?

Midway has them, I just had the same issue.

[Bunky-Shooter]

Oh wow !!! I sure did type that out wrong.. Robinhood doesn't miss much... LOL !! Yup i sure put rear in the wrong place.. One of those days ...

[03mossy]

I think I solved the issue. I filled in the existing hole in the stock with jbweld, let it set up, and then re-drilled it with a small bit just enough to get the factory screw started so it has something to grab. Worked good I think. Basically all that screws purpose is to hold the trigger guard in correct?

[Robinhood]

If your talking about the rear one, yes.

[Balljoint]

I stand corrected on thread size