HELP! I need 6-48 screws

[Generator]

As many of you probably know, for absolutely no good reason, a lot of older guns and scope mounts were tapped for 6-48 size screws which you can't find outside of the gun-world.
The side mount I bought for my Savage 6a had no screws, and the ones that were filling in the holes on the rifle are tiny.
Rather than pay 10 bucks in shipping for a dollar worth of screws, does anyone know where to get some in Oregon or Washington, a GunSmith who would be willing to ship them for a few bucks.
Thanks!

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[mattt]

have you tried a bolt and screw store like Fastenall, Tacoma Screw, Industrial Fasteners Inc? Dont know if any of those are around Bend though.

 

[Generator]

We've only got stuff like ACE and HomeDepot around here, and the one store that might have gun screws is closed today.

 

[jordanka16]

6-48 screws aren't really used outside the shooting world, it is highly unlikely you will find them in a regular store or machine shop. Your best bet is to go to a local gunsmith or gun store and try and find them there.

 

[Taurus 617 CCW]

Shooter's Pro Shop at Nosler would probably have some they could spare you. When I was working there, they had a cup full of extra scope screws just laying around. Go see them, at the very worst they will charge you for them.

 

[dobeman]

Brownells. I also got a 6-48 tap.

 

[darkminstrel]

Mcmaster-carr?

http://www.mcmaster.com/

god built the world from mcmaster carr, man. You can find ANYTHING there.

 

[Generator]

Shooter's Pro Shop at Nosler would probably have some they could spare you. When I was working there, they had a cup full of extra scope screws just laying around. Go see them, at the very worst they will charge you for them.

I always forget about Nosler since they are in the high-end hunting side of shooting that I'm not.
Thanks for the wake-up call. I'll be talking to them soon!

 

[numbnutz]

Hey generator I know it may be a bit of a trek outside Bend but there is a Fastenal in Redmond by the airport. I can't remember the street name but if you turn right at the light where Lowe's is it's down there on the right.

 

[spectra]

Not really sure but the 6-48 number seems to be in my mind from the RC car days. Not really sure but try a hobby shop they might have something.

 

[huntpotter]

Brownells sells a tray with all the set screws and scope mount screws you could need. most gun counters at sporting goods stores has one. They usually sell them for a buck or two, per screw. I don't know about Bend, but you might call a couple gunshops/gunsmiths.