I need a longer than standard front action screw for a Model 70 "Classic" long action.

The thread pitch is 1/4-32tpi, and the standard length is 1 5/16". After a stock change, I am only getting a couple of turns' engagement with the factory screw.

I have looked online (Fastenal, McFeely's, Brownell's) but cannot find a 1/4-32tpi 1 1/2" or 1 5/8" long pan head machine screw.

Does anyone know of a source?

Thanks,
George

With a quick search all I was able to find was long screw blanks, And a 1/4-32 die from Brownells. For About $18 you could make a few.

Thanks! I saw the screw blanks but didn't think of getting the die and doing it myself for a one-time need.

George

Yeah it is pricy for a one time shot but if you have no other options $18 is still not too bad.

Then you'l have a die if you ever need to clean up a thread in the future

True enough.

Thanks again,
George

Might check with Weibe or Wisner. They probably both have them.
Don

You might check with the stock manufacturer. I recently used a Bell & Carlson stock on a Remington tactial build I just finished for my son. They said in the papers that came with the stock that they could supply longer action screws if they were needed.

George,

Cut 2 screws and tig together for longer one.
Keep in mind I did not say it was a good idea.

Luck,

Stephen

George, if you use the Brownell's blanks then you might want to harden the screw afterward to avoid marring, stretching and stripping. A simple case-hardening with CaseNit and a torch is easy to do and will work fine. Be sure to do the screw head and slot too (grin).
Regards, Joe

George,
If all else fails and you can't find one I will make one for you. It will be a couple of weeks as I am heading to Canada for the opening of walleye season Wed. Let me know. One other solution is to counterbore the stock a little too get the engagement you want. The screws from Browell's are for pre-64's that are a little longer than those used after 64 as I have had to cut them off. I don't remember the length and don't have one to check......Tom

George
Call Brownell's and ask about the Hex Head Screws for model 70's. Like tapper said, they are longer and a lot easier to work with.

Thank you all!

George