Stripped Browning X-Bolt Scope Base Threads

[338 Cowboy]

Hey guys,

I just picked up a new Browning X-Bolt HCLRM in 28 Nosler and while applying loctite to the scope add screws I managed to strip the two left front action threads. Will I be okay leaving the two messed up ones how they are and running the gun with the other six? Really thought the new digital fat wrench broke at the right poundage like the old style but I was wrong. ?

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[wade2big]

Dang. Didn’t learn on the first one. Lol

It would probably be better to tap the threads a size larger. You will need larger screws and will probably have to enlarge the hole in the rail as well.

 

[MarinePMI]

Pretty sure Chad @LongRifles Inc. can hook you with a repair....

 

[LRI]

I've yet to see a rifle tolerate stripped base screws. Recoil is not trivial and plays hell on stuff. Assuming they are not completely murdered, the better fix here is to just bump the hole size to 8-40. It'll solve a few additional issues (potential) as well.

Happy to help.

C.