Does anybody need/want new screws for the vintage Sako split ring scope mounts

[tslans]

I started a thread in the General forum regarding demand for the M3.5 screws for the vintage scope rings. I am trying to get the screws manufactured as to appear as close as possible to the originals. I am preparing a print right now to send off to machine shop to firm up his quote.

I can have a thousand screws made for somewhere between $2.00 to $2.50 ea. Only 2 members have expressed interest. With my requirement and theirs, I can see a demand right now for less than 100 screws. I probably won't continue working on this project unless there is more interest.

One member suggested having the screws hardened. I personally dont think it is a good idea. The screw probably would be very brittle and have a tendency to break.

Tracy

 

[stonecreek]

Tracy -- I agree not to harden the screws. If over-torqued, the screw threads should strip instead of stripping the mount threads. Also, I'd much rather have the screw threads strip than for the screw to twist into.

I hope some more guys respond to your effort. I hear people constantly asking where they can get these screws, so where have all those people disappeared to?

 

[L61R]

Tracy!
Thanks for all your efforts so far!!
I will send a PM to all members in regards to this matter!
For those who are interested, I will urge them to post here so we all could see how big the interest is!
Thanks again!
Jim aka L61R

 

[L61R]

Tracy!
I have sent a PM now and asked members to post in your original thread:
https://sakocollectors.lefora.com/2010/02/17/demand-for-ring-screws/#post6
Also! IxB4ve placed your thread as a sticky in the General section!
Jim aka L61R

 

[jaeger]

I would like some! I would like to replace about 3 sets worth (24 screws) plus get a few spares. Just let me know how much and how to get them ordered. Thanks. Jaeger.

 

[tslans]

Jaeger,

I am still waiting for delivery of the first lot of 600 screws. It appears that they all are already spoken for. I have about 200 screws at the machine shop that are not slotted. The heads need a secondary operation before they can be slotted. I didn't bother with them because there didn't appear to be any demand. The first lot all sold out at $2.50 each. The second lot will cost a little bit more because of the smaller batch. I am only guessing, but I think they will be about $ 2.65 to $2.75 each. There are pictures in this thread: https://sakocollectors.lefora.com/2010/02/17/demand-for-ring-screws/#post6

I have no idea when I might have them finished - maybe the fall. I can put you on a waiting list.

Tracy

 

[stonecreek]

Hey Tracy -- just a shout out to you once again from all of us to thank you for taking on this project! And another suggestion: If someone is in a hurry for some screws, you might consider letting them have some of the "raw" unfinished ones that they can finish, or have them finished, themselves.

 

[jaeger]

Sure, put me on list. And increase my order to 50 screws. I have a friend who is interested in two full sets as well. Thanks for all your efforts on this project. Jaeger

 

[tslans]

Jaeger,

I am putting you on my list.

Ask your friend to contact me. If he is not a club member have him contatt me at my email:
[email protected]

Tracy

 

[tslans]

Stonecreek,

Thanks, I understand your suggestion. If I sell the too many unfinished ones, it will drive up the per unit price to finish the rest of the batch. Screw slotting is a tricky operation unless you have the proper tools. Also, the cheapest saw that I can find is a jewelers saw that costs about $17.00. If you add $10.00 for UPS the final cost is $27.00. For a dozen screws that is $2.25 per screw for just the saw. You can do the math yourself for other quantities. I have already paid for the proper screw slotting saw. I am going to push ahead to get the second batch finished.

Tracy