[Ted Brown]

You can do that if you want to. The front bearing screw does not dig into the receiver, but it will make a mark in the finish. The screw only needs to have enough pressure on the receiver to keep the mount from moving around.

 

[anthonypd]

They're flat point set screws, right? If not, switching to flat point ones would even out the minimal pressure they apply to the receiver and lower the friction when sliding. I don't think there is reason for concern here, but that might be worth considering if you're worried. That would be better than a cupped or pointed set screw.

 

[highlandfarmer]

I thought of using bronze setscrew instead of the steel. It gives the mount 3-solid points w/ the front screw peg. Will probably work fine w/o it.

 

[RAMMAC]

If that screw is actually displacing metal on the receiver, then you've got a bigger problem than you realize.

 

[Jordan81]

If that screw is actually displacing metal on the receiver, then you've got a bigger problem than you realize.

Haha ya. It’s an LRB so not concerned about displacing metal so much as leaving a mark if I decide to remove it

 

[Jordan81]

They're flat point set screws, right? If not, switching to flat point ones would even out the minimal pressure they apply to the receiver and lower the friction when sliding. I don't think there is reason for concern here, but that might be worth considering if you're worried. That would be better than a cupped or pointed set screw.

I talked to Mike Sadlak the other day and he mentioned it was an oval point set screw, if I remember correctly.
He was kind enough to give me the background story of how he got started building these mounts. Fascinating story; great guy.

 

[Redneck Yankee]

Set screw screwed up the finish on my rifle.
They should be made with a setscrew with a ball type point attached to a small plate that won't rotate when setting it. That's my ameture description.

 

[Jordan81]

Set screw screwed up the finish on my rifle.
They should be made with a setscrew with a ball type point attached to a small plate that won't rotate when setting it. That's my ameture description.

That would be ideal. I’m thinking of using a small piece of feeler gauge to absorb the screw

 

[Redneck Yankee]

That would be ideal. I’m thinking of using a small piece of feeler gauge to absorb the screw

Good idea, Wish I had thought of that. Perhaps that should be part of the instructions. LOL. Maybe a dab of grease between it and the receiver.

 

[Jordan81]

Good idea, Wish I had thought of that. Perhaps that should be part of the instructions. LOL. Maybe a dab of grease between it and the receiver.

Good call on the grease

 

[HutchS]

Set screw screwed up the finish on my rifle.
They should be made with a setscrew with a ball type point attached to a small plate that won't rotate when setting it. That's my ameture description.

I believe you can get them through a hardware supplier (the ball-detent type), or you can also get nylon-tipped ones as well. The only thing I'm not sure of is if you can get them with the correct threading.

 

[Jordan81]

I believe you can get them through a hardware supplier (the ball-detent type), or you can also get nylon-tipped ones as well. The only thing I'm not sure of is if you can get them with the correct threading.

Thank you, I will check those out! Just finished massaging the Sadlak clip guide insert. These Sadlak instructions are like nothing I’ve ever seen and I was an aircraft tech pubs librarian in the Navy

 

[jay304]

Tonyben has a helpful install video for the Sadlak mount on YouTube

 

[HutchS]

Thank you, I will check those out! Just finished massaging the Sadlak clip guide insert. These Sadlak instructions are like nothing I’ve ever seen and I was an aircraft tech pubs librarian in the Navy

If nylon-tipped, check out McMaster-Carr under the "non-marring set screw" section. They also have the ball-detent type, and spring plunger type.

 

[Jordan81]

If nylon-tipped, check out McMaster-Carr under the "non-marring set screw" section. They also have the ball-detent type, and spring plunger type.

Will do, thank you Hutch!

 

[Inspcalahan]

I've had Sadlak's on a few rifles and they all had a small mark in the finish from the mount and screw but they had many other marks/scars and wear in other areas that a screw tip mark didn't offend me in the slightest.

 

[Jordan81]

I've had Sadlak's on a few rifles and they all had a small mark in the finish from the mount and screw but they had many other marks/scars and wear in other areas that a screw tip mark didn't offend me in the slightest.

which rings did you go with? I'm thinking the Badger ones

 

[Inspcalahan]

which rings did you go with? I'm thinking the Badger ones

I've used and currently have Badger's on a few rifles - superb rings! I'm also partial to Night Force, especially the lightweight one's on my hunting rifles, and the Leupold Tactical rings which my Scout is currently wearing.

 

[Jordan81]

I've used and currently have Badger's on a few rifles - superb rings! I'm also partial to Night Force, especially the lightweight one's on my hunting rifles, and the Leupold Tactical rings which my Scout is currently wearing.

my thinking w the Badger rings is that they are tool steel and will take well to lapping. I do like the NF ones (I have a NF ATACR) but they are alum