Caldwell Rest question...

[RGraham]

I am in the process of having a rest built, but it is taking longer than expected and I find myself temporarily without a rest to shoot off of. A friend has a Caldwell base he will loan me that I can put my top on. I believe it is the 1000 yrd model (bigger one). My question is, is the screw that holds the top to the center post the same on the Caldwell as say a hart rest? Or is it bigger smaller, different thread? I think someone here probably has done this before and so I'm hoping can help me decide if it's worth messing with. Thanks, Rick Graham

 

[LHSmith]

Rick- According to Butch Lamberts S.E.A. site: Most common stem size is 3/4"-10 threads/
Caldwell is 1"-12.

 

[RGraham]

Thanks LH. I am planning on using the stem that is already on the Caldwell. My hope is that the screw that holds the top to the stem is the same diameter as on a hart. In other words I don't want to modify my top for a temporary situation. Looks Like I am just going to have to take the caldwell apart (when I get it) and see what I have to work with. Thanks, Rick

 

[82boy]

It is the same size, When I had a Rock BR I placed a Hoehn top on mine.

 

[butchlambert]

The screws are not all the same that hold the top to the stem. You may find it very difficult to drill and tap the Caldwell stem.
Butch

 

[RGraham]

Thanks guys.