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Forearm screw
« on: November 29, 2008, 03:19:56 PM »
Can someone tell me what the thread size and length of the forearm screw is on the Handi? I lost mine today in the deer woods. Thanks, Charlie
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Re: Forearm screw
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2008, 03:22:58 PM »
¼"-20x½", it's listed in the FAQs Charlie, like most everything else Handi!!  ;D

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Re: Forearm screw
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2008, 03:33:00 PM »
Thanks Tim, I should have looked there.
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Re: Forearm screw
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2008, 03:39:38 PM »
I think I got a spare or 2 I could send you... I'll look when I get back home next weekend, if you want it...
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Re: Forearm screw
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2008, 03:40:27 PM »
quick    i have 2 differant size and length screws on mine     most are 1/4 x 20   but i have 1 that is a finer thread on a longer shaft    i think it is the older 20ga i cut down but will have to look to be sure   each one has its own forearm so i do not have to keep switching them
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Re: Forearm screw
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2008, 03:44:36 PM »
The older ones were 1/4 x 28....<><....:)
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Re: Forearm screw
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2008, 04:19:22 PM »
Quote from: STUMPJMPR on November 29, 2008, 03:39:38 PM
I think I got a spare or 2 I could send you... I'll look when I get back home next weekend, if you want it...

I am going to look at Lowes tomorrow. I will let you know if I don't find one. Thanks, Charlie
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Re: Forearm screw
« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2008, 04:31:21 PM »


  While you're at it you might as well get one made for a common bladed screw driver instead of the philips. It a lot easier to work with in the field.
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Re: Forearm screw
« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2008, 04:58:32 PM »
Length isn't a big issue, I've used ½", 5/8" and ¾" long screws. The oldest barrel that I have is 1991, it has the coarse thread pitch, I think only older pre-'87s used the fine threaded studs, both are listed in the FAQs for anyone that cares to look, there's even an alternate metric size to use in lieu of the ¼-28 screw compliments of MSP.  ;)

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Re: Forearm screw
« Reply #9 on: November 29, 2008, 06:14:47 PM »
Charlie,

I have replaced mine with a 1/4-20 socket flat head screw, much easier to carry a 5/32" allen wrench in your pack/pocket than a Phillips or flat screwdriver. It is the same size as all my muzzleloaders use, so I have several wrenches.

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Re: Forearm screw
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2008, 01:03:32 AM »
Quote from: Busta on November 29, 2008, 06:14:47 PM
Charlie,

I have replaced mine with a 1/4-20 socket flat head screw, much easier to carry a 5/32" allen wrench in your pack/pocket than a Phillips or flat screwdriver. It is the same size as all my muzzleloaders use, so I have several wrenches.



 This is exactly what I did as well!! I love the allen for these.

All the older screws I have seen have a slot, not a phillips head and yes the sixe is 1/4" x28tpi x5/8" long as MSP already said.

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Re: Forearm screw
« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2008, 03:13:40 AM »
i like the hex head idea, its a pretty small tool to carry in your pocket....my topper has a slotted screw and a penny or a dime work for that in a pinch.......
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Re: Forearm screw
« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2008, 03:17:14 AM »
The socket heats are better because your screw driver won't slip and gouge your wood stock...
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Re: Forearm screw
« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2008, 08:49:17 AM »
I found some at Lowes 3/4" long. They are phillips but I have a phillips head on my multi-tool that I carry so I am good. Charlie
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Re: Forearm screw
« Reply #14 on: December 01, 2008, 11:16:45 AM »
My old Topper has the 1/4-28.  I changed all of the others to stainless..
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