BBOtter:

First and foremost, length isn't everything! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Secondly, I have seen this "randon screw length" in Savages before. The solution is simply, get a longer screw. The local hardward store can set you up. I got a shorter stainless screw for a Savage that was having feeding problems--problem solved.

BMT

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