Where can I purchase extra hex screws?

[kAnJii]

Do Home Depot or other hardware stores sell the hex screws the size for scope rings, etc?

[-hanko]

Do Home Depot or other hardware stores sell the hex screws the size for scope rings, etc?

That would depend on thread size and pitch. They don't do fine thread screws.

Check Brownells...they'll have 'em coming out their ears...in both Allen and Torx heads.

Any decent gun store should have them too.

hth

[Scotty]

https://www.mcmaster.com

[thomashoward]

Do Home Depot or other hardware stores sell the hex screws the size for scope rings, etc?

no. gun screws take different pitch. get a pitch gauge to check existing.then check brownells

[sdsu]

email the manufacturer and they will send them out for free.

[Wrangler John]

In my super range box of everything ever needed to repair any rifle I am shooting resides these kits:

http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/electronic-sights/mounting-hardware/torx-screw-kit-prod26126.aspx

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/small-hardware/metal-screws/socket-head-scope-ring-base-screw-kit-prod622.aspx

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/small-hardware/metal-screws/fillister-head-screw-kit-prod394.aspx

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/small-hardware/metal-screws/torx-head-scope-ring-base-screw-kit-prod41830.aspx

Of course besides this stuff, there are other parts such as detent balls for extractors (really just cheap 1/8" ball bearings), extractors for Savage bolt heads, and just about every part that could break or fly away during a field repair. Even spare scope rings. When out 100 miles from everything it's nice to have spares - unless you forgot and left the rifles at home.

[OpticsPlanet]

I've had good luck at my local Ace. I take the screw i'm trying to replace, find a nut that fits, and then use that nut to size my screw. Beats walking in with an optic/mount and having the helpful/nosey employee want to assist me. Mine has a separate area for metrics, and I've seen the selection vary greatly by location. YMMV.

Pachmayr makes a screw set with


#6-48 Fillister Head (7 different lengths)
#6-48 Oval Head (7 different lengths)
#8-40 Fillister head (3 different lengths)
#8-40 Oval head (3 different lengths)
#6-40 Plug Screws
#8-48 Plug Screws
#10-32 Plug Screws

http://www.opticsplanet.com/pachmayr-master-gunsmith-277-piece-screw-kit-03054.html

Mark H.

[Devilmonkey89]

I've had good luck at my local Ace. I take the screw i'm trying to replace, find a nut that fits, and then use that nut to size my screw. Beats walking in with an optic/mount and having the helpful/nosey employee want to assist me. Mine has a separate area for metrics, and I've seen the selection vary greatly by location. YMMV.

Mark H.

+1 on this, i work at a local hardware store, first step is to find pitch, then head type, length, etc. We have a whole wall of bolts, so we usually have it, you just need to know where to look.