4 BA screws and pads

[Lou Cypher]

I'm gathering all the components for fitting a scope on a n°4.
I was looking for the 4BA screws, on a web site, thinking it was easy, a click on 4BA screws and it's done
They are many of them BA Raised Countersunk Screws - British Tools Fasteners, 1/4", 1-1/4", 1"... which one should I buy for the front pad and which one for the rear pad? BA Countersunk Screws - British Tools Fasteners
Last question: where to get pads? Are "accumounts" pads correct to fit a bracket?

Thanks for your help

Lou

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[Jsne]

Hi Lou
I dont know about the screws
But the pads from accumounts are NOT ok
I bought two sets this summer.
The rear is ok, but the front pads are too High
And Can NOT bee fixet with a good result
I have to make new front pads on my own.
The screws there come with it are uselees
AS Well.

Jsne

[Peter Laidler]

I haven't seen these accumounts pads BUT...... Thinking on my feet, it all depends on HOW high they are in relation to the rear pad. If it is slightly(?) too high then surely a good move - if you'll excuse the pun - is to follow the instructions but move the rear pad up to compensate. Easy done. Centre the point of the grat by rotating the bracket and telescope so that it aligns with the mechanical axis of the bore on the distant aiming point (the DAP).

After all, it is a replica at the end of the day and the screws are academic...... Just get the real ones!.

Alternatively, if the front pad is a tad too high then simply machine the angular inclined shoulder so the the pad seats lower down on the body. Following the instructions is simple

[Roger Payne]

Lou another alternative would be to approach Fultons of Bisley - they certainly used to have very high quality reproduction pads made. Some hand fitting to collimate is almost inevitable but theirs are a pretty good start. If you are stuck for screws then drop me a pm as I have some of both the front & rear pad types.

ATB

[Peter Laidler]

Where there's a will, there's a way. And usually an easy way too!!!!!!

[Lou Cypher]

jsne,
Thank you for your advise, I will buy the pads elsewhere.

After all, it is a replica at the end of the day and the screws are academic

Of course it's a replica, but I would like to make a nice one. And for the screws, the problem is to choose in between the different size on the web site, what does it mean 4BAx1-1/4? 4 BA is ok, but 1-1/4, does it stand for the length?

Following the instructions is simple

I know, your articles about "Fitting rifle bolts" are clear and already help me a lot, and I drunk a few scotch while reading "how to make a usable n°4 sniper"

Lou another alternative would be to approach Fultons of Bisley - they certainly used to have very high quality reproduction pads made. Some hand fitting to collimate is almost inevitable but theirs are a pretty good start. If you are stuck for screws then drop me a pm as I have some of both the front & rear pad types.

I just looked on their website, and the pads are at 120 GBP, they look nice but...

Thank you gentlemen for your help

Lou

[Peter Laidler]

Screws, yes, it's the length. Just screw in, lock up, cut to length and make good internally. Done a zillion of them!

[Lou Cypher]

It's all clear to me now.
Thanks