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Need to Know Correct Size Rear Sight Screws

Posted: 08 Jan 2018 22:34
by vvllbs
What is correct screw size for Rear Sight on single shot. Mine in 44 mag

Re: Need to Know Correct Size Rear Sight Screws

Posted: 09 Jan 2018 07:09
by Ranch Dog
I believe that everything Rossi uses 6/48.

Re: Need to Know Correct Size Rear Sight Screws

Posted: 09 Jan 2018 09:16
by vvllbs
They’re smaller than the scope base holes, I am trying to mount a Rem 700 base.

Re: Need to Know Correct Size Rear Sight Screws

Posted: 09 Jan 2018 18:08
by vvllbs
I think the ones I’m using are 4-48

Re: Need to Know Correct Size Rear Sight Screws

Posted: 13 Jan 2018 16:57
by vvllbs
Just hope I didn’t cross thread anything? Wouldn’t it be hard to cross thread by hand?

Re: Need to Know Correct Size Rear Sight Screws

Posted: 13 Jan 2018 17:00
by Ohio3Wheels
Yes you can cross thread by hand. If it feels like it's jamming don't force it. It can either cross thread or break. We'll not go into how I know this. :oops:

Make smoke,

Re: Need to Know Correct Size Rear Sight Screws

Posted: 13 Jan 2018 17:48
by vvllbs
Didn’t feel a jam, didn’t try too hard and it went in. With my luck it’s probabky jacked up

Re: Need to Know Correct Size Rear Sight Screws

Posted: 13 Jan 2018 17:56
by Ohio3Wheels
I'm guessing you're good them.

Make smoke,

Re: Need to Know Correct Size Rear Sight Screws

Posted: 13 Jan 2018 21:56
by vvllbs
Now someone on another form is telling me they might be metric? I’m so confused,