mustang_gt_350
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Alright, just need some opinions on the repair for this.
I was out shooting my newly built 308 (98 mauser action) (first attempt at building) The scope base came lose. After taking it apart the front 2 screw holes are stripped (i am going to try to chase them out to make sure). If they will no longer hold the screw tight what should i do?.
I was going to retap for a 8-40 screw, should i do it for all 3 holes? or just the front 2 that are giving me problems?
Also what tap should i get, the bottom tap,plug tap, or taper tap?
and I have never used a 8-40 screw before so i am unsure of the size difference, but will i need to redrill the hole from the 6-48 or can i just retap it?
the 8-40 screw/tap requires the #28 drill bit correct?
Also last question, Is there a bushing available for both the drill bit and tap for the B-square jig? I am having no luck finding one.
Sorry for all of the newbie questions.
I was out shooting my newly built 308 (98 mauser action) (first attempt at building) The scope base came lose. After taking it apart the front 2 screw holes are stripped (i am going to try to chase them out to make sure). If they will no longer hold the screw tight what should i do?.
I was going to retap for a 8-40 screw, should i do it for all 3 holes? or just the front 2 that are giving me problems?
Also what tap should i get, the bottom tap,plug tap, or taper tap?
and I have never used a 8-40 screw before so i am unsure of the size difference, but will i need to redrill the hole from the 6-48 or can i just retap it?
the 8-40 screw/tap requires the #28 drill bit correct?
Also last question, Is there a bushing available for both the drill bit and tap for the B-square jig? I am having no luck finding one.
Sorry for all of the newbie questions.