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Offline Incitatus

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Contender barrel screw size
« on: March 31, 2011, 10:11:58 AM »
Does anyone know the screw size for the front sight filler screws?
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Re: Contender barrel screw size
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2011, 10:47:43 AM »
Quote from: Incitatus on March 31, 2011, 10:11:58 AM
Does anyone know the screw size for the front sight filler screws?
6-48 I'm almost positive.
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Re: Contender barrel screw size
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2011, 11:33:55 AM »
6-48 is correct!!

I had the bright idea of calling them and they confirmed it.

Thank you.
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Re: Contender barrel screw size
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2011, 07:13:13 AM »
Do you guys know if the rear sight holes are the same threads? I recently put a Williams FP peep sight on my .45 Colt so I need some filler screws.

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Re: Contender barrel screw size
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2011, 11:17:46 AM »
Yes they are, T/C uses 6-48 for all sight screw holes in both the Contender and Encore barrels and I believe they were the same on the muzzle loaders as well.
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Re: Contender barrel screw size
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2011, 03:05:52 PM »
Quote from: cnTndr85 on April 01, 2011, 11:17:46 AM
. . . . I believe they were the same on the muzzle loaders as well.
No, they're not. Found out the hard way. In fact, following for explanatory purposes in blue is the text of my email to the vendor:

In response to your two website pages:
 
http://www.eabco.com/store/products/Front_Sight_Hole_Plug_Screws_2_Blue-1330-0.html
 
and
 
http://www.eabco.com/store/products/Front_Sight_Hole_Plug_Screws_2_Stainless-1331-0.html
 
the above referenced order was placed. Upon receiving the order, I discovered from the language on the product packaging as well as the invoice, itself, that the product was meant specifically for application to Thompson Center muzzle loading rifles, not my Contender barrels.
 
In view of the foregoing, I'd appreciate a return authorization along with the understanding that my credit will include the original shipping charge of $4.95. I ask for this additional credit because even the enclosed invoice includes the language your website doesn't, namely that the product is meant for T/C muzzle loading rifles.
 
I will bear the expense of returning the product to you. Thank you for your consideration.
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Re: Contender barrel screw size
« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2011, 08:11:30 AM »
The difference being 6x40 vs 6x48(tpi).
A couple of #8 lead shot and mild thread locker work, and look better than the slots, IMO.
I think they would come out (if desired) relatively easily with the judicious application of heat, but I haven't tried.
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