SOLD Custom Titanium Hardware for Spuhr Mounts

[Obi-WanKannoli]

I appreciate the ongoing interest in this hardware however the batch has been sold out and as of now I do not plan to make more due to the time and labor involved. If this changes for one reason or another in the future I will certainly provide an update to the community. Thank you to those who have participated and I hope you enjoy them!


*UPDATE, 5/24/23*

500 screws in my hand! I'll be firing up the lathe and getting these all done Saturday the 27th; expect invoices Sunday the 28th and I will be shipping these starting Monday the 29th!

*UPDATE, 5/22/23*

Screws have shipped to me! Should be cutting them this weekend.

*UPDATE, 4/17/23*

FYI to all interested; I am being told 4-6 week lead time on the ring screws that I turn down on the lathe. I will keep everyone posted on whether they will be arriving earlier or not.

*UPDATE, 4/13/23*

Hardware has been ordered! I will follow up with each of you when I am ready to ship.

Pricing and names for kits:

SP12R4C - 12x 10mm T20 Ring Screws, 4x 35mm or 20mm T25 Flanged Cross Bolts - $100 to your door

SP12R5C - 12x 10mm T20 Ring Screws, 5x 35mm or 20mm T25 Flanged Cross Bolts - $105 to your door

SP10R4C - 10x 10mm T20 Ring Screws, 4x 35mm or 20mm T25 Flanged Cross Bolts - $90 to your door

SP12R0C - 12x 10mm T20 Ring Screws Only - $85 to your door

SP10R0C - 10x 10mm T20 Ring Screws Only - $75 to your door

Add-ons:

SP1R0C - 1x 10mm T20 Ring / Accessory Screws - $7 to your door

SP0R1C - 1x 35mm or 20mm T25 Flanged Cross Bolt - $5 to your door

*All kits utilize USA Made, Grade 5 Ti-Al6-V4 Ring Screws and UK Made, Grade 5 Ti-Al6-V4 Flanged Cross Bolts each with rolled threads.

I recently put together some custom titanium hardware for my Spuhr mount, and after an overwhelmingly positive response from members of the community in that thread I've decided to offer a few sets for sale.

Here is the thread for more information:

Rifle Scopes - Custom Ti Hardware for Spuhr Mount

*UPDATE* F/S Thread: https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/custom-titanium-hardware-for-spuhr-mounts.7170272/ Hi all, I am in the process of building a new hunting rifle, and will be using Titanium hardware through out as I am neurotic and rusting hardware drives me insane. I also...

www.snipershide.com

The screws (US Made) and cross bolts (UK Made) are Grade 5 Ti-Al6-V4 (titanium) with rolled threads. Because the Spuhr mount does not use hardware in sizes for the rings that are readily available in titanium, I turn these down on our lathe. Additionally, I decided to incorporate a flanged bolt for the cross bolts instead of the standard bolt and washer.

Benefits of this hardware are:
- Complete corrosion resistance
- Lighter weight
- Much deeper bit depth in the screw head
- Calculated to use the same lubricated torque specs as your standard hardware. A thread locker, lubricant, or Anti-seize should be used same as your steel hardware which comes from the factory with a dry film lube applied.
- More consistent pre-load. Because titanium is of a higher yield strength and lower Youngs Modulus compared to the steel in question, it will absorb more displacement (can elongate more, think of the screw as a spring) without the pre load changing. Pre load will vary under stress in any fastener, but far less in titanium compared to steel. Here that means less change in preload or opportunity for loosening as a result of recoil or vibration.

I have a number of people interested but would like to do a run of at least 20 sets to start. If you are interested, please post the following:
- Spuhr Mount Model #
- Number of sets
- Required extra hardware for attachments, spares, etc.

Pricing will start at $100 Shipped to your door for a set of 12x ring screws and 4x cross bolts. I will of course modify down for QD sets, sets with less ring screws, etc. and up for spares, accessories, etc. I am also happy to work with someone on developing a hunting mount set, your hardware will be free.

Please reach out with any questions. Thank you for your time and interest.

- Andrew

 

[Joeg26er]

This is awesome. Would you happen to know the specs on scalarworks Leap LPVO screws?

 

[TheOfficeT-Rex]

In for sure.
Spuhr 4006
1 set
no extra hardware.

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

This is awesome. Would you happen to know the specs on scalarworks Leap LPVO screw

Thanks! Not certain on that hardware at this time, but I could perhaps look into it in the future. Let's keep in touch.

 

[Flywheel]

I Pm'd you, In for a set.

Spuhr 6602 (5 bolt cross bar)
I'll need two screws for the diving board as well.

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

In for sure.
Spuhr 4006
1 set
no extra hardware.

I Pm'd you, In for a set.

Spuhr 6602 (5 bolt cross bar)
I'll need two screws for the diving board as well.

Got you both down, I'll follow up when I'm ready to ship. Thanks!

 

[NiteQwill]

Sending PM

 

[giumau1]

PM on the way, in for two

 

[skyrep]

Can you make a set for the following: SPUHR MOUNT QDP-4616, CANTILEVER 34MM

 

[Shayne Ward]

Awesome!! Expensive…. But awesome!!
Love the Spuhr mounts but the screws definitely could use some attention…

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

Sending PM

PM on the way, in for two

Can you make a set for the following: SPUHR MOUNT QDP-4616, CANTILEVER 34MM

Got it, thanks all you're on the list. @skyrep , I can certainly do that your price will be a bit lower for no cross bolts.

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

Awesome!! Expensive…. But awesome!!
Love the Spuhr mounts but the screws definitely could use some attention…

It is certainly expensive, although I guess as is anything with small batch custom machining and titanium made in the USA & UK. That said I could certainly make these a lot cheaper, but I refuse to support the Chinese economy and sell garbage, pot metal screws to the community!

 

[Shayne Ward]

It is certainly expensive, although I guess as is anything with small batch custom machining and titanium made in the USA & UK. That said I could certainly make these a lot cheaper, but I refuse to support the Chinese economy and sell garbage, pot metal screws to the community!

Hope you didn’t take that as a negative comment. I own a custom fab shop so I definitely understand the cost of limited production! Keep up the good work man they look fantastic! I’ll be ordering a couple sets soon!

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

Hope you didn’t take that as a negative comment. I own a custom fab shop so I definitely understand the cost of limited production! Keep up the good work man they look fantastic! I’ll be ordering a couple sets soon!

Oh no absolutely not taken as negative!! It's objective for sure and I completely agree with you. I appreciate the kind words and I will certainly do so!

 

[Nik H]

I recently put together some custom titanium hardware for my Spuhr mount, and after an overwhelmingly positive response from members of the community in that thread I've decided to offer a few sets for sale.

Here is the thread for more information:

Rifle Scopes - Custom Ti Hardware for Spuhr Mount

*UPDATE* F/S Thread: https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/custom-titanium-hardware-for-spuhr-mounts.7170272/ Hi all, I am in the process of building a new hunting rifle, and will be using Titanium hardware through out as I am neurotic and rusting hardware drives me insane. I also...

www.snipershide.com

The screws (US Made) and cross bolts (UK Made) are Grade 5 Ti-Al6-V4 (titanium) with rolled threads. Because the Spuhr mount does not use hardware in sizes for the rings that are readily available in titanium, I turn these down on our lathe. Additionally, I decided to incorporate a flanged bolt for the cross bolts instead of the standard bolt and washer.

Benefits of this hardware are:
- Complete corrosion resistance
- Lighter weight
- Much deeper bit depth in the screw head
- Calculated to use the same lubricated torque specs as your standard hardware
- More consistent pre-load. Because titanium is of a higher yield strength and lower Youngs Modulus compared to the steel in question, it will absorb more displacement (can elongate more, think of the screw as a spring) without the pre load changing. Pre load will vary under stress in any fastener, but far less in titanium compared to steel. Here that means less change in preload or opportunity for loosening as a result of recoil or vibration.


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I have a number of people interested but would like to do a run of at least 20 sets to start. If you are interested, please post the following:
- Spuhr Mount Model #
- Number of sets
- Required extra hardware for attachments, spares, etc.

Pricing will start at $100 Shipped to your door for a set of 12x ring screws and 4x cross bolts. I will of course modify down for QD sets, sets with less ring screws, etc. and up for spares, accessories, etc. I am also happy to work with someone on developing a hunting mount set, your hardware will be free.

Please reach out with any questions. Thank you for your time and interest.

- Andrew

PM Sent Andrew!

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

PM Sent Andrew!

Got it! Thanks Nik, I have you down.

 

[Limbhanger00]

PM sent

 

[skyrep]

Got it, thanks all you're on the list. @skyrep , I can certainly do that your price will be a bit lower for no cross bolts.

PM Sent

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

Need to confirm with a few people, but we're up to 18x sets. I placed the order today all the hardware as well. Hopefully these will be spinning in the lathe by next week! Thanks everyone for the interest.

Edit - Kit names and pricing added to original post.

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

FYI to all interested; I am being told 4-6 week lead time on the ring screws that I turn on the lathe. I will keep everyone posted on whether they will be arriving earlier or not.

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

Hi all,

For those asking about attachments, please note the screws will be cut the same as the ring screws as they are from Spuhr. Although some attachments will accept standard hardware, I thought it best for the end user to have interchangeability between all accessory and ring screws.

 

[91Eunozs]

Somehow missed the update!

Looks like I need one of your SP12R5C sets for my SP3001 (has 5 cross bolts)

PM inbound!

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

Somehow missed the update!

Looks like I need one of your SP12R5C sets for my SP3001 (has 5 cross bolts)

PM inbound!

Thanks Rob I appreciate the business! Looking forward to getting everyone their kits.

 

[Joeyg023]

I’m interested in a set if they work for the non 1 piece, but regular 6 screw rings. I have the SR-3006 also hardware for the Spuhr level on the side.

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

I’m interested in a set if they work for the non 1 piece, but regular 6 screw rings. I have the SR-3006 also hardware for the Spuhr level on the side.

Got it!

 

[SdotW]

Which set would I need for the Spuhr SP-4602C?

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

Which set would I need for the Spuhr SP-4602C?

Hi SodtW, looks like that would be SP10R4C with 25mm cross bolts.

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

*UPDATE, 5/22/23*

Screws have shipped to me! Should be cutting them this weekend.

 

[Nik H]

*UPDATE, 5/22/23*

Screws have shipped to me! Should be cutting them this weekend.

Patiently waiting for the PM

 

[pr1malr8ge]

I don't want to scare anyone whom has purchased a set of these TI screws. TI and ALU are on opposite sides of the galvanic spectrum. Thus if the anodizing on the alu isn't perfect or has been worn those TI screws will corrode the aluminum and seize. I would highly suggest using an anti-seize paste.

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

I don't want to scare anyone whom has purchased a set of these TI screws. TI and ALU are on opposite sides of the galvanic spectrum. Thus if the anodizing on the alu isn't perfect or has been worn those TI screws will corrode the aluminum and seize. I would highly suggest using an anti-seize paste.

Thanks for your concern. Any grade of steel you can come up with will corrode or oxidize long before Titanium in any sort of wet and or salty conditions. I've already suggested that a thread lubricant or locker of some sort be used in stating a lubricated torque spec, same as with steel. I'll add to this and make it emphatically clear. These are absolutely not incompatible metals; FYI, Titanium fasteners are used regularly with aluminum in aircraft, spacecraft, race cars, bicycles, firearms, knives, etc. without issue.

If you'd like to discuss further please feel free to comment on my non-PX thread on this topic or PM me and not clog up my F/S post with discussion.

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

Patiently waiting for the PM

Soon enough, Nik!

 

[pr1malr8ge]

The issue is not the ti corroding but the aluminum. Again I’m just recommending an anti-seize.

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

The issue is not the ti corroding but the aluminum. Again I’m just recommending an anti-seize.

If the aluminum is annodized and a lubricant is used this does not occur, same exact situation with steel or any other bimetallic combination. Again, I reco'd some type of lubricant from the start.

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

*UPDATE, 5/24/23*

500 screws in my hand! I'll be firing up the lathe and getting these all done Saturday the 27th; expect invoices Sunday the 28th and I will be shipping these starting Tuesday after the holiday.

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

Invoices going out today!

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

For those of you who have paid, you are all packaged up and I will be shipping these out today! Thank you for your support, this has been a fun project with the community and I hope everyone enjoys them. I triple checked each count for screws in each bag, but in the unlikely event that any of you have an error please contact me and I will overnight you whatever is outstanding.

Edit:

All packages have been shipped! I will follow up with tracking numbers after work.

 

[giumau1]

The TI kit crossed the pond and it is now ready to go…
great stuff @Obi-WanKannoli ready to get more!
keep up the good work buddy!
(post scriptum: now I don’t just hold the record of shit attached to a Spuhr, but also by TI means!)

mauro

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

The TI kit crossed the pond and it is now ready to go…
great stuff @Obi-WanKannoli ready to get more!
keep up the good work buddy!
(post scriptum: now I don’t just hold the record of shit attached to a Spuhr, but also by TI means!)

mauro
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Mauro, looks like an incredible setup! Glad you are enjoying them and very happy everything worked out with getting them to you while in the US. Hahah hey if you're going to have a ton of gadgets on there what better way to attach them right?

 

[Fubarredz]

Make some screws for my nightforce extreme rings!

 

[Nik H]

Hi @Obi-WanKannoli

Just found the time today to install the screws I purchased. They go in much more easily than the stock SPUHR screws due to the improvements you made. The TORX driver fits a lot better.

 

[NiteQwill]

The screws are fantastic and a HUGE upgrade from the originals. A little close up...

 

[Fubarredz]

I like mine

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

Hi @Obi-WanKannoli

Just found the time today to install the screws I purchased. They go in much more easily than the stock SPUHR screws due to the improvements you made. The TORX driver fits a lot better.

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The screws are fantastic and a HUGE upgrade from the originals. A little close up...

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These rifles look incredible! Really happy to see everyone posting photos of their setups and I'm glad to hear that you all feel they are a worth while upgrade over stock. I hope you all enjoy them!

 

[Fubarredz]

Do you have any more of these screw sets?

 

[GT40MkI]

100% IN if you make another run or have any stragglers, love this!!!

 

[Fubarredz]

Me to I'll buy 2 sets.

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

Do you have any more of these screw sets?

Me to I'll buy 2 sets.

100% IN if you make another run or have any stragglers, love this!!!

I appreciate the interest guys! Unfortunately at this time I don't have plans to do another run of these, but I will certainly let everyone who's expressed interest know if I have a change of heart.