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Posted: 9/10/2005 4:32:43 PM EDT

www.copsplus.com/prodnum2262.php

Note those small, presumably torx or hex head screws/bolts? Can I get some that are longer, for a VEPR project ? Preferably online... I dont feel like driving 100 damn miles down to get a few 50 cent pieces and 100 miles back.

Edit, its not a hex head bolt. I also found a nutsandbolts.com. Go Google.

Posted: 9/10/2005 4:34:02 PM EDT

[#1]

mscdirect.com

Posted: 9/10/2005 4:36:49 PM EDT

[#2]

Your site appears to be much easier to navigate than the one I found. Thanks.

Whats the technical name for that style of bolt?

Posted: 9/10/2005 4:41:31 PM EDT

[#3]

Im guessing something like allen head bolt.

Posted: 9/10/2005 4:43:35 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Your site appears to be much easier to navigate than the one I found. Thanks.

Whats the technical name for that style of bolt?

Allen or Torx head, Black anodized. Not sure of the thread you need without more info.

Posted: 9/10/2005 4:44:19 PM EDT

[#5]

K, thanks Brass. That should give me a start...

Posted: 9/10/2005 4:48:10 PM EDT

[#6]

'tis a socket head cap screw...

Damn they got some goofy names for shit.

Posted: 9/10/2005 4:48:51 PM EDT

[#7]

Take the mount and screws with you to Napa or Pep Boys, you might surprise yourself and find what you need.

Posted: 9/10/2005 5:02:34 PM EDT

[#8]

Allen = hex shaped

Torx = star shaped

Almost all of the Ace Hardware stores around here have a very large selection of nuts, bolts, screws, etc. I know that im my area, if I were to go there, I would not come back empty handed. In fact, I would bet that I might even have my choice of stainless for a little bit more cash.

Posted: 9/10/2005 5:03:44 PM EDT

[#9]

I think I will end up ordering the mount, then taking the bolts in with me to a hardware store at the next convenient date.

Posted: 9/10/2005 5:06:26 PM EDT

[#10]

Brownells also carries a selection of Torx screws for scope rings and mounts.

-Troy

Posted: 9/10/2005 5:36:46 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Allen = hex shaped

Torx = star shaped

Almost all of the Ace Hardware stores around here have a very large selection of nuts, bolts, screws, etc. I know that im my area, if I were to go there, I would not come back empty handed. In fact, I would bet that I might even have my choice of stainless for a little bit more cash.

Ace Hardware ROCKS!

Small store, but every type of screw/bolt imaginable, plus good prices on AA and AAA batteries and light bulbs.

Posted: 9/10/2005 6:21:23 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
I think I will end up ordering the mount, then taking the bolts in with me to a hardware store at the next convenient date.

I'm not sure if standard grade hardware store bolts are up to spec. That doesn't mean they won't work, but I would ask for hardened bolts if it's for a VEPR mount. Soft steel can break easily if you over-torque them, especially when we are talking about small diameter threads.

Posted: 9/10/2005 6:30:29 PM EDT

[#13]

If it's a cap screw or Torx head screw it should be okay no matter where you get it. Unless you find some really cheap crap. Though there may be some very special applications that require something extra special.

Ichy, if you figure out what size you need give me a hollar. I can check the local hardware store and NAPA and if I find what you need I'll pick'em up and mail them to you.

Posted: 9/10/2005 6:52:14 PM EDT

[#14]

Try www.McMasterCarr.com

Posted: 9/10/2005 7:43:26 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
If it's a cap screw or Torx head screw it should be okay no matter where you get it. Unless you find some really cheap crap. Though there may be some very special applications that require something extra special.

Ichy, if you figure out what size you need give me a hollar. I can check the local hardware store and NAPA and if I find what you need I'll pick'em up and mail them to you.

Hey thanks man.

I think I'll order the mount and see how the stock bolts work... if I they don't I may mail them to you, and tell you how much longer they need to be. Easiest solution, I should only be out pocket change and a small amount of postage.

Thanks to everyone else who has aided in the search..

Posted: 9/10/2005 8:06:53 PM EDT

[#16]

Sure thing.

Posted: 9/10/2005 8:30:03 PM EDT

[#17]

You should be able to find longer screws at Lowes , tractor supply or hardware stores. As stated in one of the previous posts socket head cap screws, either allen or torx are usually grade 5 or better.
Also you don't have to use torx heads as allen heads will work fine securing that mount and they will be much easier to locate locally.

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