I have Rem 700 (30-06) that has sights mounted on the barrel. I want to remove the sights and plug the mounting holes with "plug" screws (no head... only a slot). E-gunsparts.com does not list them in their parts break down.

The question is where do I get them ???

Thanks,
Wally

Brownell’s carries slotted plug screws in sizes 6-48, 8-40 and 10-32.

Yeah I see'em in the Brownell's catalog. Anybody happen to know what size(s) is in the barrel before I pull'em ?

Front and rear same size ?

I have to order a dozen...ARRRRRG!

Thanks,

They are 6-48, most any gunshop that mounts scopes should have some, as they are the same screws that come out of the holes used to mpunt the scope

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Originally posted by claybreaker:
I have Rem 700 (30-06) that has sights mounted on the barrel. I want to remove the sights and plug the mounting holes with "plug" screws (no head... only a slot). E-gunsparts.com does not list them in their parts break down.

The question is where do I get them ???

Thanks,
Wally

In the 6X48 thread screw, Brownells offers 2 kinds. If you get the 'positive stop' plug screws, you will need to countersink the screw hole so the head of the plug screw will sit flush, otherwise it will snag rags. I personally would go with the "non-positive stop" plug screw and use a medium thread locker to hold it flush. I believe the item number is 080-533-648.

Damn I love this forum! A quick search and the exact answer I needed.

Thx Malm