BuckNrut Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 I have a Springfield/Remington model 1903 30.06 that I'm mounting a BSA 4x16x50 "DeerHunter" scope on using Weaver rings/plates. Everything seems fine except for the screws on the rear plates - they are too long. The tips of the screws extend into the barrel (about 1/8") such that you cannot pull the bolt back if the screws are tightened. How would you compensate for the lengthy screws? For example, use a washer to make up the difference? Thank you in advance for your comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Re: Scope mounting question I would go to a smith or whereever and get the right screws for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Re: Scope mounting question If the screws aren't the same lenth from front to back you may have them in backwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Re: Scope mounting question That's easy, grind them. I bought a kit of scope ring and mount screws and replaced most of my old ones that had slots with new ones using Torx heads. The lengths are generic so I just ground them down to the correct length. You can also use a file, it will just take longer. A dremel will also work, but be careful not to bugger up the threads. BTW, use something to hold them as you are grinding them as the little devils get hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckNrut Posted August 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Re: Scope mounting question [ QUOTE ] If the screws aren't the same lenth from front to back you may have them in backwards. [/ QUOTE ] Good thinking, but the plates came in separate packages. Grinding/filing may be an option too. I should have mentioned that this gun has been "modified" several times. It once had a scope, I purchased it with "military peep sights", and they also had a Mauser boldt put in. I wouldn't be suprised if the bored the barrel or something - the boldt seems large to me. Thank you everyone, for your comments. I now have some options to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJJ Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Re: Scope mounting question go to the gun smith and get the right screw to fit your gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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