Mounting a scope rail securely on your rifle is essential for accuracy and reliability. MANAEL offers high-quality, Australian Made scope rail screws designed to give you top-tier performance and durability.
This guide will help you find the right screws for your rifle, ensuring a perfect fit every time.
Why Choose MANAEL Scope Rail Screws?
Our heavy duty scope rail screws are made from durable, corrosion-resistant materials. This is because we believe in providing long-lasting performance and reliability.
With precise threading and optimal length, MANAEL screws for scope rails provide a secure fit, preventing alignment issues and maintaining your rifle’s accuracy. We provide them in 6×48 and M4 for common rifle sizes.
Plus, being 100% Australian Made guarantees that you are getting the best quality screws, free from cheap, imported alternatives.
Compatibility Chart
Understanding which screw size fits your rifle model is crucial. Not sure if your rifle scope rail needs a 6×48 Torx or M5 Allen Key? Below is a compatibility chart to help you select the right MANAEL scope rail screws for your rifle:
| MANAEL Scope Mount Screw Size | Compatible with |
|---|---|
| 6-48 TPI x 8mm length | Tikka T3, T3X, Tikka T1x, Remington 700 Short Action, Remington 700 Long Action, Howa 1500 Short Action, Howa 1500 Long Action, Remington 7600 & 7615 MANAEL Scope Rails Screw head / Screwdriver compatability: Torx T15 |
| 6-48 TPI x 5mm length | Tikka T3, T3X, Tikka T1x, Remington 700 Short Action, Remington 700 Long Action, Howa 1500 Short Action, Howa 1500 Long Action, Remington 7600 & 7615 MANAEL Scope Rails Screw head / Screwdriver compatability: Torx T15 |
| M4 Heavy Duty Screw Set | Lithgow LA101, Lithgow LA102 (Select from dropdown for correct length) Screw head / Screwdriver compatability: Allen Key |
| 8-40 TPI x 8mm length Torx Screw | Rifles with “Oversize” screw compatibility by manufacturer (e.g., Stiller) or as upgraded by a gunsmith. Preferred for heavy-duty use and ultimate reliability. Screw head / Screwdriver compatability: Torx T15 |
Special Notes on Lithgow Compatibility
- LA101: Our kits include 8mm length screws. Occasionally, these rifles use a 6mm length screw. These screws can be shortened by the end user.
- LA102: These kits include 8mm length screws. Some Lithgow LA102 rifles require 3x 8mm length and 1x 6mm length. These screws can be shortened if required.
Measuring for the Correct Screw Length
To ensure you select the correct screw length for your rifle, follow these simple steps:
- Measure Existing Screws:
- Remove and measure your existing screws to determine the correct size.
- Measure Depth with Verniers:
- Place your scope rail on top of the receiver.
- Align the scope rail holes with the receiver holes.
- Insert verniers into the holes to measure the depth accurately.
Why is it crucial to have correct fitting Scope Rail Screws?
Choosing the right length is crucial to avoid accuracy problems and ensure safe function of your rifle.
When your screws are too long, it can be a huge safety issue. They can interfere with the action, stop your bolt closing or enter into the rifle chamber or barrel. Whenever installing screws, perform a function test including chambering a dummy round to ensure nothing sticks, scratches or gets caught.
If screws are too short, they may not properly secure the rail. This can result in movement of the rail, scope rings and scope when in use. Every shot will cause the scope to settle in a completely new position, so you can forget about your DOPE because the Zero effectively gets reset to a new position with every shot.
Obviously a loose rail or undersize screw has a negative effect on your consistency of aim and accuracy! You may see your optics or rail move when the small are too small or too loose, but usually the movements are so small you won’t see it. What you will see is the point of impact and point of aim (“accuracy”) keep changing and being frustratingly inconsistent!
Where can I buy MANAEL Heavy Duty Scope Rail Screws?
Find a recognised MANAEL Dealers near you by clicking here
Scoped Out is Australia’s leading optics specialist retailer and stockists of MANAEL scope rails, bases & screws.
Ignition Custom Engineering is MANAEL’s primary stockist and Australian distributor of all MANAEL products.