Front Action Screw - What Head Shape?

[lazyMlazyK]

Well, I botched up the threads trying to shorten this screw, so I need to replace it. It's threaded 1/4-28, but what is this head shape called? I'd like to find another stainless screw with this head shape, as it fits my bottom metal well.

 

[bugman]

I believe that is a weaver oval head, torx (or allen).

 

[JFrank]

Well, I botched up the threads trying to shorten this screw, so I need to replace it. It's threaded 1/4-28, but what is this head shape called? I'd like to find another stainless screw with this head shape, as it fits my bottom metal well.View attachment 1630206

Did you put a hex nut on before you cut it to allow the nut to chase the threads ?

 

[WSnyder]

I believe that is a weaver oval head torx.

Weaver in 1/4-28???

OP I've never seen a factory bolt head like that in 1/4-28. Looks like the upper profile is roughly ground? If so it's probably a modified flat hex drive screw. I've made a bunch from those for bottom metal and other gun parts.

 

[bugman]

Weaver in 1/4-28???

Apologies.... didn't see the 1/4-28

 

[WSnyder]

Apologies.... didn't see the 1/4-28

No worries, was just wondering if they made something I hadn't come across before.

 

[Rwfish]

It appears to have been ground to shape on edge. Similar to this for reference but difficult to find in standard sizes..

 

[ELR LVR]

You could check Ebay,
there are longer ones offered to cut to length
Don't know about SS, but you could ask the company

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[Riesel]

You could check Ebay,
there are longer ones offered to cut to length
Don't know about SS, but you could ask the company

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The prices on those is a little screwy ! !

 

[ELR LVR]

You're right, that's all "Screwed" up!
Try these instead, they're SS

REMINGTON 700 ADL BDL TRIGGER GUARD ACTION SCREWS HARDEN STAINLESS STEEL | eBay

Made of harden martensitic stainless steel. These action screws will also fit Remington model 7 and Remington clones and custom actions like- surgeon, defiance, stiller, pierce and others. Remington 700 longer action to trigger guard screws.

www.ebay.com

 

[NorCalMikie]

Get the 1/4 X 28 screw (in SS) longer than you need, chuck it up in a drill motor OR press, take a file to the under side as it turns to get the shape you're after. Once you get the shape you like, double nut it and cut to length. Do a couple cause you know, you'll make mistakes.
Just about any BIG hardware store will have screws in SS. Probably in allen socket head. Get 2, they're small.

 

[NorCalMikie]

Done that to lots of screws to make them fit WHAT I WANT!!

 

[lazyMlazyK]

Did you put a hex nut on before you cut it to allow the nut to chase the threads ?

Nope, I didn't. I've never really had to shorten a bolt or screw like this before, so I didn't think of that. Definitely will be doing that on the next one though!

 

[jxb]

Put two nuts on and tighten against each other so the outside one is at desired length. Then you can cut and grind flush to the outside nut without chance of it moving position. As always, measure twice (both steps).

 

[Sniperhandle]

I cut it twice, And it's still too short.

 

[MClark]

I use the countersunk head and reshaped in lathe with a file.

 

[lazyMlazyK]

Thanks for all the replies, folks! Just ordered these up. If anyone needs some 1/4-28 nuts, let me know lol

 

[Fast14riot]

A small triangle file has fixed a few screw threads in my shop over the years.

 

[NorCalMikie]

I cut it twice, And it's still too short.

Must have been using MY tape measure.

 

[NorCalMikie]

I use the countersunk head and reshaped in lathe with a file.

So now we have to buy a lathe??? Shooting/building is getting damn EXPENSIVE!!