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Offline handgunhuntr

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« on: March 30, 2005, 11:38:24 AM »
I just purchase a 7-30 Waters barrel I have the rear site with all screws needed, and have the front site but no scres for the front.  Anybody know where I can get them or maybe even the size so I can go to the hardware store?
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« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2005, 12:07:32 PM »
I asked the same question recently.  6-48 is the size for both front and rear sights.

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« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2005, 12:28:52 PM »
Give T/C a call they ususlly send them out for free
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« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2005, 07:37:17 PM »
I called them up recently to get some filler screws for a barrel that I bought that had no sights on it when I got it. They were happy to send some out to me......right after they got my credit card number. :eek:  Maybe it depends who you get at the other end when they take your call. :wink:
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« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2005, 01:45:58 AM »
Thats right if you talk to customer service they want money.I always ask to talk to someone in repair shop them guys will just drop it in the mail
This is what I have experenced it may be different  for others.
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« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2005, 07:34:35 PM »
wheelgun, I wish I had known that handy little tip before I paid $16.40 for two filler screws and one set of split locking lugs.
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Offline Keith L

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« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2005, 08:46:26 PM »
Filler screws are easily available at gun shops.  Both of the ones I use have lots of them and give them away.  Most of the time they remove them from guns when mounting scopes and keep them.  Supply far exceeds demand so the give them away.  Screws for securing sights I have to pay for, and have to go to the gun store for as well.  Hardware stores there have a great selection of carriage bolts, but not much in small, fine threaded screws.  There is only one sorce that I know of for locking bolts, and you identified it.
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« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2005, 02:39:17 AM »
I also use the "recycled" filler screws, personally I prefer the brass ones. Much easier to fit if they are a little to long & they won't freeze up in the barrel, so removal at a later date is possible.
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« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2005, 08:34:56 AM »
Like Keith said - most gunsmiths have plenty of them and if they charge you anything , it shouldn't be much .  8)
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