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Rem. 788 screw NO.2

Hawkshaw
I believe nononsense indicated that the rear action screw size was a 7/32" x 28tpi. Can anyone verify this? No one I have contacted on the internet has such a size, nor any of my local suppliers. I need to extend the threads on this screw. THX HAWKSHAW
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  • Ambrose
    "Bolt Action Rifles" by Frank de Hass indicates 7/32"x28 just as nononsense says.
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  • nononsense
    Hawkshaw,

    I don't make it a habit of misleading folks when I post information...

    Wisner's has the replacement screws for this action but it will be an exact duplicate of the original:

    http://www.wisnersinc.com/rifles/remington/boltCF.html

    "I need to extend the threads on this screw."

    You mean you need a longer screw?

    Maybe if you explained what the problem is, we might be able to help you out. It might be as simple as making an escutcheon or calling Wisner's to have them make you a custom screw. For that matter, a local machinist might be able to help you.

    Tell us some more.

    Best.
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  • cussedemgun
    Hawkshaw,

    7/32 in machine screw talk is a #12 - sooo, search again for a 12-28 machine screw; same thing!

    Jim

    edit, 12-24 is natl. standard, 12-32 is natl. fine, 12-28 is natl. special & not as common.

    If all else fails, www.use-enco.com has the thread die so you can make your own.
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  • 5mmgunguy
    Why do you need to extend the screw? Try McMaster-Carr, if they don't have it they don't make it.
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  • Hawkshaw
    Nononsense---I don't believe I ever said that you misled me!!!

    Cussedemgun finally solved the problem. It may very well be a 7/32"in some circles, and books, but the world that sell these dies calls them a 12 x 28, and I now own one.

    To answer the question why, or what is the problem? I did not say I needed a longer screw. What I said was I needed to extend the threads. The factory screw is only threaded about 3/16". The stock I'm working on has been previously inletted such that the floorplate, and the bottom of the receiver are to close together, and the screws run out of threads before the metal is tightened up. I have already raised the Bbl/action up as far as is reasonable. My hope is that by adding another 1/8" threads to the screws it will all come up tight!!! I am not a machinist, and only do stock work>

    THX all for your help
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  • nononsense
    Hawkshaw,

    I'm not going to argue semantics with you so here are a couple of simple definitions:

    verify:

    To prove the truth of by presentation of evidence or testimony; substantiate.

    verify:

    Check whether something is true: to check whether or not something is true by examination, investigation, or comparison.

    I verified my response by reading the specification off of my copy of the original prints which does indeed state 7/32x28 and not the slightly more familiar #12. I was passing along the original spec.

    Then in your sentence:

    "I need to extend the threads on this screw."

    You neglected to clarify which direction it needed to be extended as it could be both directions which is why I asked the question.

    Your follow up post explains the situation clearly which I appreciate.

    English is a tough language to master and I'm still learning many of the nuances contained in some of the more subtle, elusive ways of wording phrases.

    I'm glad you found your solution.

    Best.
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