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    Gunsmithing 8-40 screws, leupold t-15, close to .470" length for 20 moa base

    there's nothing listed in their online catalog w/ 8-40 thread
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    Gunsmithing 8-40 screws, leupold t-15, close to .470" length for 20 moa base

    I need some long 8-40 screws to mount the rear of my 20 moa scope base, they need to be the Leupold type w/ .225" head diameter to fill the counterbore on the rail, maximum length from face of counterbore through receiver is .470". I want screws with thread as close to this length as is...
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    Gunsmithing recommend a 'smith- savage re-tap to 8-40 threads

    ok, sounds like there is more going on than I thought- will focus on retapping the scope mount threads and get some dope with that configuration before putting extra work into it. Not planning on having it blueprinted or reamed out. Thanks!
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    Gunsmithing recommend a 'smith- savage re-tap to 8-40 threads

    I need my savage 10 to be retapped up to 8-40. To whom should I send it? What is a reasonable cost if I remove the barrel beforehand and reinstall later myself? Would also like to have the 'smith chuck it up in a lathe and make damn sure the front face of the receiver is square as I am planning...
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    In the thick of it- Seattle

    Hey everyone, I'm joining here to get in touch with the semi-local shooting community, yes, i know any good shooting spot is several hours drive away from the deadspace here, but if you can tell me different, by all means! :) Looking forward to lurking and learning 'til I can contribute