8-32x5/16 Screw

[ELLIS]

I am after 8-32x5/16 to attach the scope rail to the trigger. I am after one with a socket cap or #20 torx head. Every where I go they are either 1/4 inch or 5/8's. Can't find torx head anywhere.

Does any one know where these can be purchased in Canada?

Thanks.

[Hunt it]

Call Facca Fastner in London and tell them what you need, they will probably have it in stainless as well if you wish.

[yooper_man]

I am after 8-32x5/16 to attach the scope rail to the trigger. I am after one with a socket cap or #20 torx head. Every where I go they are either 1/4 inch or 5/8's. Can't find torx head anywhere.

Does any one know where these can be purchased in Canada?

Thanks.

FASTENAL www.fastenal.com

I searched www.fastenal.com and found the following.

#8-32 x 3/8" Black Oxide Finish 6-Lobe Plus Button Socket Cap Screw ($23.57 per 100 each)

http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/details/0138456

I used a universal wire stripping/crimping tool to cut my forward scope base screws down to factory length. I left the rear screws at 3/8". See the 8-32 opening, just thread in to desired length and cut. When you remove the modified screw the threads are straightened.


I bought mine from ebay below, but they don't ship to Canada.

10 ea 8-32 x 3/8" TORX Button Socket Screws - Black Oxide RARE ($13.95)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231162192931

Plus I bought these 50 each for $13.95 free shipping, but now they lowered the quantity to 10 each for the same price. I gave most of mine away to Excalibur crossbow forum members otherwise I would send you some.

Andrew

[Deerstalker]

I used a nut on the screws and a coarse stone to grind off the 1/16" of extra length for the front two. This prevents the screw ends from interfering with the latches. Remove the nut and mount the screws with some blue lock-tite.

I was lucky and thankful that yooper_man could send me some screws.

[ELLIS]

Thanks guys for the tips. I am currently using 3/8 socket screws with a washer to get to factory length. Unfortunately the washers fall well below the bottom of the scope rail mount. Will try using universal wire stripping/crimping tool trick tonight.