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15 August 2007, 04:39
jimatcat
chapuis DR scope base screws????
ive got some really nice snap-on screwdrivers.... and cant find 1 thin enough to remove the screws that hold the base blanks in... any idea as to what size is needed????.. mine are 3/16 x .020...and its too thick...the set ive got is the electronic srewdrivers set....help????... or its going to tip burns saturday....


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15 August 2007, 05:11
Buliwyf
jim,

Grace USA has a screw driver set specifically for Browning shotgun screws which are very thin. The Grace Product number is #HG-5. The telephone number I have for Grace is 231-264-8133 in Williamsburg, Michigan. Brownells carries Grace as well.

I have never tried these on a Chapius.
15 August 2007, 06:30
new_guy
Jim - i've removed several sets of these and reccomend a cheap screwdriver and a file.

Just shape the scewdriver (with the file) to fit the slot.


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15 August 2007, 07:13
Buliwyf
At least use a Hollow-Ground screw driver to keep from marring the screw slot.
15 August 2007, 17:15
Masterifleman
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At least use a Hollow-Ground screw driver to keep from marring the screw slot.


I recommend the "cheap" screwdriver but not filing it to fit. If you grind it on a wheel, it will be "hollow ground" and fit the slot better. Just be sure to keep it cool by dipping it in water after a short period on the wheel. Don't let it turn blue from the friction. Grind a little, cool a little until it fits the slot.


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15 August 2007, 20:50
LRH270
Concur; my 'smith had to grind a screwdriver to fit them.

Also, the Allen screws on the rings are METRIC (2.5mm I believe).


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