Posted: 2/12/2005 4:33:48 PM EDT
| I'm installing mounts and rings on my 700 and taking the sights off in anticipation of my new scope. My question is about the holes left where the sights were attached. Do you use the screws that covered the holes on the reciever where the mounts go? I ask because some of them don't go in the whole way (into where the sights mounted) and one of them doesn't go in at all. Thanks. |
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I've had some, that the plug screws don't go in all the way. This leaves the little flat head sticking up to snag on things. I finally bought a bottoming tap and threaded the holes all the way to the bottom. I have also had one rifle that the plug screws were too long. Had to file the bottom of the screw down a bit. Whatever you do, don't force the screw as the head, or half the head, will break off. Sometimes you can swap the screws around in different holes and get some of them to go in deeper also, but usually, there is always one troublemaker in the group that won't cooperate.  As far as the one that won't start, try a different screw and see if it's the hole or the screw that may be the problem. Or try less caffein! Seriously, those little screws can be bastards to get started. Arc |
| Here's an update. The two holes left by the rear sight are now "plugged" just fine. I just took my time with 'em and the screws went right in. The front holes are another story, however. The front sight is held on by one screw, but there's two threaded holes under it. The hole closest to the muzzle is the one that won't take a screw. I tried all the smaller plugs and all the sight screws, and none of them would go. The hole behind this one is the one where the plug screw bottoms out. I tried all of 'em before I did the rear sight holes, and none of them would go in the whole way. I've given up for now because I don't wanna frack anything up. I'll take it to a gunsmith and find out about getting them re-tapped or something. Thanks for your help, guys. |