action screw problem

[Gillis2]

Hi all,

I have just bought a choate stock to put my savage 10TR barrelled action in. Bought the stock from Jerry at Mystic (great guy!)
The action just fits right in but the front action screw is too short. I have a crew that fits it but as I cut it to the proper length using a metal saw, I think I damaged the tread and it won't screw in anymore.
Does anybody here have a srew that would fit in. Jerry tells me it takes a 1/4-28 allen head screw. I can pay wathever it's worth.

Thanks

Gilbert

 

[tiriaq]

Grab the screw in a drill. Spin the tip against a file, giving it a nice smooth rounded end. This should clean things up.

 

[Tomochan]

Contact Savage customer service - you will likey get new longer ones for free

 

[K0na_stinky]

Go to your local Fastenal and buy a screw. Better yet buy a few extras to have on hand in case you mess up again.

 

[Gillis2]

All good tips guys. I'll try Tririarq trick and if it does not work. I'll get another one from savage.

Thanks

Gilbert

 

[oneadam12]

In the future, spin a nut all the way onto a screw before you cut it. That way when you spin the nut off, it trues the thread. good stiff wire wheel sometimes works, spares you the file.

 

[Gillis2]

Update:

I used a file and it all worked well. Thanks Tririarq and thanks all of you.
The stock is now properly installed. What do you guys recommend as torque setting to start with?

Gilbert

 

[K0na_stinky]

Update:

I used a file and it all worked well. Thanks Tririarq and thanks all of you.
The stock is now properly installed. What do you guys recommend as torque setting to start with?

Gilbert

I use 55 in/lb for any guns with an aluminum bedding block or pillars and 45 for plastic or wood.

 

[Shooter ----/]

Torque all Savage rifles to no more than 35 in/lbs on the front screw and anywhere from 30-35 in/lbs on the rear screw. Adjust tension on the rear screw to see how accuracy changes. Sometimes a good load can be tuned with the rear action screw to become a great load.

 

[StoneHorse]

I came across the recommend torque values for the Savage accu-stock (three screws) 40 in/lbs. As mentioned, playing around the the torque values can turn a good load into a great one.

 

[chrismc]

Yes regarding the bolts, fastenall, bolt supply house, and those types of stores usually have the proper action screws in hex or torx configuration, with head style and length of choice, usually for a fraction of the price of factory action screws.

I do like the bolt idea oneadam12 mentioned above - that will save a lot of grief!!!