Striped Rem 700 action screw?

[JAAM12]

Hey guys I have a striped front screw on a Remington action (308 SA). Is it safe to shoot with only three mount screws holding the one piece steel base on the rifle (one forward and 2 aft)? I plan on taking it to a smith for a 8-40 mod later on this year.

Thanks

 

[pupdawg]

Re: Striped Rem 700 action screw?

You mean scope base screw, not action screw.

Yea should be fine. Run it till you get the 8-40 upgrade.

 

[JAAM12]

Re: Striped Rem 700 action screw?

Yes sir the scope base screws. Thanks for the reply

 

[Jkob]

Re: Striped Rem 700 action screw?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JAAM12</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey guys I have a striped front screw on a Remington action (308 SA). Is it safe to shoot with only three mount screws holding the one piece steel base on the rifle (one forward and 2 aft)? I plan on taking it to a smith for a 8-40 mod later on this year.

Thanks </div></div>

being "striped" should not harm it. You mean like fluting?

 

[ogonzalez13]

Re: Striped Rem 700 action screw?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gundoktr</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JAAM12</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey guys I have a striped front screw on a Remington action (308 SA). Is it safe to shoot with only three mount screws holding the one piece steel base on the rifle (one forward and 2 aft)? I plan on taking it to a smith for a 8-40 mod later on this year.

Thanks </div></div>

being "striped" should not harm it. You mean like fluting?</div></div>

Always one smart ass.

 

[komifornian]

Re: Striped Rem 700 action screw?

Been there. I'm sending mine to Short Action Customs for the 8-40 upgrade. Super frustrating isn't it!

 

[JAAM12]

Re: Striped Rem 700 action screw?

Yes it is Mr. komifornian. Since I was the one that caused it. I have several rifles I have mounted bases on with np.

 

[komifornian]

Re: Striped Rem 700 action screw?

What JAAM12? Not sure what you're referring to.

 

[JAAM12]

Re: Striped Rem 700 action screw?

Just agreeing with you on how "Super frustrating it is. I have mounted several bases with no problem(np)in the pass. The rifle took over two years to get all the parts and build. Then I striped the scope base mounting screw in the action after it was painted.