Front action screw, GONE

[Poopers]

I got a Stevens 200 .270 about 6 years ago, but due to being unable to hunt, it literally has only been shot two occasions with maybe a total of 15 bullets through it. Anyhoo, I took it out yesterday for opening deer season, took one shot and went home. I hunted half of this morning and noticed my action had some wiggle to it, then I saw a big hole in front of where the trigger guard is. I assume the bolt just worked itself loose ( somehow? ) and fell out.


 According to the savage manual this screw is called a " Front Action Screw ", my question to you guys is, does anyone know if I can just pick up a bolt to fit it at any hardware store? If so, what size/pitch will I need?


Thanks a BUNCH to anyone that can answer this. I love my Stevens and Savage as a company but this bums me out.

[Luckyducker]

You need to order the correct action screw for your rifle.  I did a search and was unclear if the screw I found on the Brownells site was the correct one.  If I were you, I would take the rear screw out and see if it is the correct length for the front screw hole.  I think they are the same dimensions except for length.  The front action screw I found was for a model #210 and these may not be the same.