Gunsmithing New APA Robert Gradous Rem 700 and Clones Replacement Action Screws

[SonicBurlap]

Looking for someone's opinion who might do this more professionally than I. Has anyone seen, or tried these yet? Do you think they would be beneficial for a Zermatt Arms (formerly Bighorn Arms) TL3, and if so would you still torque them to 65 ft/lbs.?

Gradous Action Screw Set

Finally, a precision-machined replacement action screw for the Remington 700 and clones that won’t strip out. Precision cut from 303 stainless steel, the Gradous action screw is the strongest Remington 700 replacement on the market. The Allen head slot is 3X deeper than the traditional...

www.americanprecisionarms.com

 

[Wannashootit]

Got that email today, too...
Was going to order some, but they're already sold out.

No question, that quality of steel and hardness are important. Most all of us know the shortcomings of "cheap" (often Chicom, but no knowledge of where the factory screws are made) fasteners.Don't know the cost, but I'm sure it's reasonable and well worth it.

 

[Edds]

BAT has sold precision machined SS screws for years. They have them in natural and black finish.

 

[bohem]

Make sure you grease the threads, 303 screws in a 416R receiver body is a match made in hell to gall.
3 guesses as to how I know...

 

[SonicBurlap]

Make sure you grease the threads, 303 screws in a 416R receiver body is a match made in hell to gall.
3 guesses as to how I know...

I would use Nickel based Permatex, the same that I use on barrel tenons, and for muzzle brakes "Protects metal parts from seizing and galling at temperatures up to 2400°F (1316°C). It is recommended where copper contamination must be avoided, under conditions of extreme pressure and temperature, and with stainless steel, titanium and nickel alloys. " I use it just because of the heat factor for barrels and actions, and will use it with action screws for stainless screws in stainless actions - because as it comes to heat "that's where the magic happens."LOL

 

[bohem]

I would use Nickel based Permatex, the same that I use on barrel tenons, and for muzzle brakes "Protects metal parts from seizing and galling at temperatures up to 2400°F (1316°C). It is recommended where copper contamination must be avoided, under conditions of extreme pressure and temperature, and with stainless steel, titanium and nickel alloys. " I use it just because of the heat factor for barrels and actions, and will use it with action screws for stainless screws in stainless actions - because as it comes to heat "that's where the magic happens."LOL

Yep, that would work just fine. I use M1a grease on rifles for the simple fact that nickel anti-sieze is pretty much impossible to get off freshly cerakoted surfacse or painted stocks.

 

[DAVETOOLEY]

https://www.batmachine.com/product/action-screws/

I've used them for 25 years.

 

[ShooterwithNoName]

The black finished BAT action screws are nitrided correct? I am planning on using them on my chrome moly action.

Everything I've ever owned that was made by BAT was top notch...