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Offline flinginairos

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Need a favor from somebody with rifle forearm screws (size question)
« on: February 17, 2009, 05:28:05 AM »
I need the thread size and length of the screws used for the standard rifle forearms. I bought a forearm used and it didnt come with any. My barrel should be here this week and I want to take it to the range this weekend. A picture along with measurements would be awesome. I am going to try and find them at my local hardware store. Thanks!!!! Jared
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Re: Need a favor from somebody with rifle forearm screws (size question)
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2009, 08:26:00 AM »
Thread is 10-32.    Can't tell you length - don't use factory wood.    Decades ago I bought a selection of machine cap screws and just cut them to length as I need them.
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Re: Need a favor from somebody with rifle forearm screws (size question)
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2009, 09:10:56 AM »
Depending on foreend type they can be 10-32 x 1/2" up to 10-32 x 3/4" and most I've seen from the factory would be blued Filister head. I use Allen head and have them if you can't find them.
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Re: Need a favor from somebody with rifle forearm screws (size question)
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2009, 09:41:22 AM »
Thanks guys! Why I am finding forearm screws that say they are 8-40 thread? I had never heard of that before and didnt think it would be that fine of a thread. That will make it easier for sure.
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Re: Need a favor from somebody with rifle forearm screws (size question)
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2009, 01:42:54 PM »
The screws in my rifles are 8x40.
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Re: Need a favor from somebody with rifle forearm screws (size question)
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2009, 02:44:26 PM »
As I understand it, Contenders & G2s use 10x32 and Encores use 8x40 screws.

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Re: Need a favor from somebody with rifle forearm screws (size question)
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2009, 03:58:26 PM »
Thanks alot guys! i found a set of three on ebay in my area so I went ahead and got them. Should have them when my barrel gets here. thanks again! ;D
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