Ok. Dumb question: what is the advantage in hex head screws. Thx.
Only real reason I went with them is they "looked hot" for what I was doing. Just cleaner looking, and less chance of accidentally messing up the screw head.
They are nice, but may look a little out of place on a pre 64 model 70, unless it's wearing an updated stock like a micky . They are also nice because of the positive engagement between fastener and tool: less likely to slip off the fastener and damage the stock. Don't ask me how I know that . I've always bought mine, for the classics, at brownell's....
They are nice, but may look a little out of place on a pre 64 model 70, unless it's wearing an updated stock like a micky . They are also nice because of the positive engagement between fastener and tool: less likely to slip off the fastener and damage the stock. Don't ask me how I know that . I've always bought mine, for the classics, at brownell's....
Bingo! The first time I slipped a slotted screw and dinged the head I was peaved to say the least..
That's called a learning experience .. I still run factory screws on all of my pre 64's, I'm just real careful when taking them out and tightening them up.
They are nice, but may look a little out of place on a pre 64 model 70, unless it's wearing an updated stock like a micky . They are also nice because of the positive engagement between fastener and tool: less likely to slip off the fastener and damage the stock. Don't ask me how I know that . I've always bought mine, for the classics, at brownell's....
Bingo! The first time I slipped a slotted screw and dinged the head I was peaved to say the least..
No chit, a sheet of sandpaper on a glass top to scrub all the boggers off then a trip to the Smith for a re-blue.
This is for a Micky application on a Fwt.. Much simpler in the field and at home to use hex heads. No slip guarantee even with a small wrench. Ok, I"ll check the two companies again but didn't see them there earlier today.
Use them on my FWT's that wear Micky's. Not sure where I purchased them but, I believe that it was Brownell's. B Square Safariland....Part # STW70, Part ID 1010278. Safariland.com lists them as in stock for $7.92 pkg. of 3.
Ok. Dumb question: what is the advantage in hex head screws. Thx.
They are now used to hold together "better rifles".....you know, cheaper to make.
If you mean the bolts are cheaper to make I don't know about that but I bet they're a lot easier to assemble a gun with versus a slotted screw.
I think they look out of place on a classic but on a modern M70 I prefer them in regards to looks. I would prefer all bolts to have the heads aligned parrellel to the bore but I know that's not going to happen on any production rifle nowadays.
I like them for use with one piece bottom metal: torque action in, shoot and hunt, remove action after rainy day and oil it up, replace action using torque settings as noted. Also good for traveling with rifle broken down in a small case. The hex head screws withstand wear better than the slotted screws, in my experience.
An Allen wrench in your pack and one back at camp is simple, convenient and lightweight. Remember, this is for a synthetic stock application where we already departed from the OEM concept.
An Allen wrench in your pack and one back at camp is simple, convenient and lightweight. Remember, this is for a synthetic stock application where we already departed from the OEM concept.
There is an issue of a rifle with an article by Ross Seyfried where he shows how he had an Allen wrench tucked under the magazine spring against the floor plate of one of his rifles. Used it for the Talley screw-lock QD scope rings.