Powerstroke
Handloader
- Feb 24, 2006
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Ok - Before I go off the deep end, I'll run it through here first. ( Might end up back in the Remington Customer Service Section ) ??
I obviously didn't notice this the first time I mounted the scope on my Rem-700 SPS in .257 Bee. I've mentioned is previous posts that I'm not all that impressed with the finish work / detail on this rifle.
Now - I have it back from the Smith that performed a phenominal trigger job on it - polished, re-spring etc.
I started putting the dual dove-tail Leupy rings and basses on it this afternoon with the Wheeler alignment tool. Rings had been lapped on the previous install - alignment was extremely close, but I thought maybe flipping the front base around. I loosened the rear hardware and the base moves free with the front hardware secure.
I figured good job, had too long of screw in the front slot etc. When I removed the screw, I've noted the front hole is not tapped all the way through the receiver.............base mounting screw is bottoming out before securing the base to the receiver.
I've pulled three other Rem 700's out of my safe for comparison, and all three are tapped all the way through to the point of seeing a thread or two from the barrel. Now What ?????
I've spent the last 15yrs in the Auto industry and plenty capable of coming up with ideas / modifications to " make it work ".........
My questions is - if I use a washer under the screw or file the screw down would one trust this to work ? Or - send it back to the Smith for a proper repair ? Thoughts, comments, sugestions ?
Thanks!
I obviously didn't notice this the first time I mounted the scope on my Rem-700 SPS in .257 Bee. I've mentioned is previous posts that I'm not all that impressed with the finish work / detail on this rifle.
Now - I have it back from the Smith that performed a phenominal trigger job on it - polished, re-spring etc.
I started putting the dual dove-tail Leupy rings and basses on it this afternoon with the Wheeler alignment tool. Rings had been lapped on the previous install - alignment was extremely close, but I thought maybe flipping the front base around. I loosened the rear hardware and the base moves free with the front hardware secure.
I figured good job, had too long of screw in the front slot etc. When I removed the screw, I've noted the front hole is not tapped all the way through the receiver.............base mounting screw is bottoming out before securing the base to the receiver.
I've pulled three other Rem 700's out of my safe for comparison, and all three are tapped all the way through to the point of seeing a thread or two from the barrel. Now What ?????
I've spent the last 15yrs in the Auto industry and plenty capable of coming up with ideas / modifications to " make it work ".........
My questions is - if I use a washer under the screw or file the screw down would one trust this to work ? Or - send it back to the Smith for a proper repair ? Thoughts, comments, sugestions ?
Thanks!
