Weaver mount question.

[Chevelle3221]

I recently after research bought a Weaver scope base, 620/48400 that said it had the correct screws for my 2024 Savage Axis. Despite the info I was provided the 8/40 screws are too big and I need the 6/48.Where can I get the 4 screws needed or should I send the part back?

 

[Boomer]

Try any gun shop.

 

[burbguy82]

I advised against the Axis, so I have no more advice to give.

Good luck on this one.

 

[samven]

I would send it back. You could get the 6-48's from Brownells but the screw heads will be smaller and might not have the correct angle if they are using countersunk and have slop if they are flats. That said I would recheck the size because my Savage uses 8-40"s for the base mount, 6-48 seems small.
I just looked and see that Savage did switch screw sizes on some models, I would still send the mount back and get the correct one drilled for the 6-48 screws and the proper hardware.

 

[Rand]

 

[Chevelle3221]

I would send it back. You could get the 6-48's from Brownells but the screw heads will be smaller and might not have the correct angle if they are using countersunk and have slop if they are flats. That said I would recheck the size because my Savage uses 8-40"s for the base mount, 6-48 seems small.
I just looked and see that Savage did switch screw sizes on some models, I would still send the mount back and get the correct one drilled for the 6-48 screws and the proper hardware.

I tried to make what I bought work but the screws provided are just too big for my 2024 rifle. I emailed Weaver and will follow up when they are open.

 

[Chevelle3221]

Switch plate screws from the house switch plate seem the correct size but threading is not!

 

[samven]

Gun screws always seem to be Extra Fine thread. Most of what you will find in a hardware store will be 8-32 or 6-40. I bought a gun screw assortment pack from Brownels several years ago, it has different head designs and lengths in the most common scope ring and mount sizes. It has saved me a few times when a screw gets lost or buggered up.