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Which hex key

  • 11-11-2011 11:09PM
    #1
    jingojonson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 161 ✭✭


    Some help needed. Can't get hex key to fit scope mount. It's a dovetail for a 8x56 s& b. any ideas


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  • #2
    Cass
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,876 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    • Is it the screw for the dovetail rail for the receiver?
    • Is it spline or hex head? (might not be using the correct terms so is it hex or Torx head?)
    • What make of rail is it?
    Do not force it because if you round the head you will have your heart broke getting a replacement.
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  • #3
    jingojonson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 161 ✭✭jingojonson


    It's the hex that attaches scope rings to receiver cz 550. Also same size I think for scope rings. I bought rifle with scope attached so haven't been able to take scope off . Tried new set of imperial today and metric . Think it's smaller than 3mm but bigger than 2.5 ??
    Ezridax wrote: »
    • Is it the screw for the dovetail rail for the receiver?
    • Is it spline or hex head? (might not be using the correct terms so is it hex or Torx head?)
    • What make of rail is it?
    Do not force it because if you round the head you will have your heart broke getting a replacement.


  • #4
    dev110
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,147 ✭✭✭dev110


    It must be a 3/32th.

    But when something is that small it is hard to tell if it is a hex head or a star head.


  • #5
    Cass
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,876 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    If it these rings;

    opplanet-warne-medium-scope-rings-w-matte-finish-41651.gif

    Then its most likely the T-10 hex head. If not the T-15 will do it. If i have the wrong idea as to the screws you're talking about maybe you could post or link to a picture, even on google, of exactly what screws you are talking about.
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  • #6
    jingojonson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 161 ✭✭jingojonson


    Thanks I'll check out suggestions


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  • #7
    jingojonson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 161 ✭✭jingojonson


    Hi there

    I finally got it - its a 7/64 imperial allen key. Reminds me of the hassle i had getting a key to fit ruger 10/22 magazine - its 3.5 when almost all sets skip that one. Why do they use such stupid sizes? Should stick to mainstream

    thanks again for input


  • #8
    Tackleberrywho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,590 ✭✭✭Tackleberrywho


    jingojonson wrote: »
    Hi there

    I finally got it - its a 7/64 imperial allen key. Reminds me of the hassle i had getting a key to fit ruger 10/22 magazine - its 3.5 when almost all sets skip that one. Why do they use such stupid sizes? Should stick to mainstream

    thanks again for input
    Telling a tank to go Metric?

    Are ya mad, just buy a set and be done with it


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