Buckys
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Found one of the thread gauges here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/303745374534
Ace Hardware Gun Screw Thread Gauge
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Cemetery21
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In our local store, they are on a shelf just down the aisle from the keys. Don't know if other stores are arranged the same. Also don't know if they have the gauge, but I'll look next time. I already keep a few gauges on the bench and in the shop.
Here it is
$12.25 on Ebay and $2.60 at Ace if you can find them.
hydehunter
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also our Tru Value carries gun screws you might check them out
quigley257
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I remember being at a small hardware store in Flagstaff AZ back in 2015. I don't recall if it was an Ace or TruValue Hardware. I told the guy I was looking for some 8-40 Fillister head screws for my TC Encore forend. To my amazement he asked what length I needed. He proceeded to show me a rack of pullout bins in the fastener section. They were labeled gun screws and there must have been 6 or 8 drawers full of oddball screws in common gun sizes. They also had an enviable selection of small springs.
Made in China....................
Yes, the gauge is made in China, which makes me skeptical about the quality of the screws for critical locations.
The screws are just metric screws of size 6 and 8. But the length is critical.
When you are SOS and they can get you shooting until you get exactly what you need, all good in my book.
MNbogboy
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With the proper drills & taps, LOOKS LIKE it could be a great rainy day project to build one. Label with an vibratory etching tool.
TWTate1966
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The Ace store I went to didn't have the thread gauge but did have a good assortment of screws even torx and Allen head, I was surprised to find blued gun screws at a small town Ace hardware.
LoneTraveler
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I live about 3 miles from our local Ace Hardware. They have gun screws, Even have some torque and Allen head screws for bases and rings. I think it is a lot who orders the screws, If someone working in the store is a shooter, It seems they have a better selection of gun screws.
