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forearm screws [message #649] Tue, 24 November 2009 10:30 Go to next message
hatchieriverboy is currently offline  hatchieriverboy
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are any of you guys using machine screws from the hardware store in your fore arms? i have a forearm without screws, can i go to the hardware store and get regular fine thread mchine screws for my barrel? thx

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Re: forearm screws [message #650 is a reply to message #649] Tue, 24 November 2009 10:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
littleking is currently offline  littleking
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yes, they are 10/32 for shotgun forearms, the rifle are 8/32 thread
Re: forearm screws [message #651 is a reply to message #650] Tue, 24 November 2009 11:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Re: forearm screws [message #656 is a reply to message #651] Tue, 24 November 2009 20:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
hatchieriverboy is currently offline  hatchieriverboy
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thx so much!!

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Re: forearm screws [message #665 is a reply to message #656] Thu, 26 November 2009 22:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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anytime, glad i can help!
Re: forearm screws [message #681 is a reply to message #665] Mon, 30 November 2009 10:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I just called TC tech support regarding the screws for my Encore pistols...
They are 8-40, not 8-32. Just wondering why the rifle would be different..
Take Care,
John

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Grip screw [message #683 is a reply to message #681] Tue, 01 December 2009 12:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
JGant
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Just for your info ... pistol grip retention screw is ...

1/4-20 x 1/2" recessed hex head ..... use a 3/16 hex wrench.

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Re: forearm screws [message #1427 is a reply to message #651] Fri, 16 April 2010 08:19 Go to previous message
mtsrunner
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would the Stratton Encore rifle screws work for the shotgun forend?
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