Rifle Scopes Badger Ordnance Base Screws

[SERT103]

I just ordered a Badger base for my Rem 700 SA from Brownells and I'm wondering if anyone knows what size screws it comes with; 8x40 or 6x48?

Thanks!

 

[Rob01]

Re: Badger Ordnance Base Screws

Standard size is 6-48 but 8-40 is available.

 

[SERT103]

Re: Badger Ordnance Base Screws

Ok, I need the 8x40's, so it only comes standard with the 6x48's?

Thanks

 

[Rob01]

Re: Badger Ordnance Base Screws

Unless specified the ones I have purchased came 6-48. If you give Badger a call I am sure they will send you some 8-40s.

 

[SERT103]

Re: Badger Ordnance Base Screws

Ok, great. I will give them a call on Tuesday. Thanks for the help!

 

[AnthonyL]

Re: Badger Ordnance Base Screws

Screws are only part of the equation. You will have to drill out the holes in the base as well.

For anyone else watching, call Badger direct and special order the base with 8-40 screws and holes from the factory. Much easier and cheaper.

 

[Rob01]

Re: Badger Ordnance Base Screws

Of course. I figured he would have known that but I should have specified.

 

[AnthonyL]

Re: Badger Ordnance Base Screws

I pointed it out because some bases like the Leupold are actually compatible with both 6-48 or 8-40 screws without changing the holes. The way they do that is by using a special 6-48 screw with a shoulder that fits the 8-40 hole.

 

[SERT103]

Re: Badger Ordnance Base Screws

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AnthonyL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Screws are only part of the equation. You will have to drill out the holes in the base as well.

For anyone else watching, call Badger direct and special order the base with 8-40 screws and holes from the factory. Much easier and cheaper. </div></div>

Thanks, I didn't know that because I assumed they were like a lot of other bases and would accept both size screws. That might change things since the 'smith has the barreled action and the base is coming to me.

 

[SERT103]

Re: Badger Ordnance Base Screws

Just talked to the 'smith and I'm sending it in to have it opened up to the #8's. Thanks for helping me avoid the SNAFU.

 

[AnthonyL]

Re: Badger Ordnance Base Screws

No worries, I know cause I went through the same situation with my base. SWFA sent me the wrong base and wouldn't fix the error so I just paid my smith to drill the holes and provide 8-40 screws.