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Leupold Torx Screws - Torx Head Ring Screws, 8-40 Thread, .280'''' Length, Ss
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SKU: 078019828
Overview
These Torx head ring screws are intended for scope mounting work, whether you are refilling a Leupold factory screw kit or converting existing rings and bases to Torx head. Offered in a 12-pack, they provide a practical supply of the most requested screw sizes for keeping on hand in the shop or in the field kit. The screws are described as the same type used by Leupold and are noted to fit many other brands of rings and bases, which makes them a straightforward replacement option for mounting maintenance. Material and finish are specified as stainless steel with a bright finish, and the listed length is nominal shank length.
Why Hunters Choose the Brownells
Convenient 12-pack
For common scope mounting applications
Useful Refilling
Leupold factory screw kit
Heat-treated Screws
Are described as extra-strong
Torx Head
Design supports ring and base
Compatible Many
Many other brands of rings
Key Features
- Torx head ring screws for scope mounting applications.
- 8-40 thread with .280-inch nominal shank length.
- Pack includes 12 screws for convenient replacement or conversion.
- Available in stainless steel with bright finish.
- Same screws used by Leupold, fitting many other rings and bases.
Best Used For
- Hunters refilling a Leupold factory screw kit for scope mounting maintenance
- Shooters converting existing rings and bases to Torx head hardware
- Users needing common 8-40 ring screw sizes in convenient 12-packs
- Customers keeping extra mounting screws on hand for routine shop or field work
Specifications
| Blade Finish | Bright finish |
|---|---|
| Color | SS |
| Head Type | Torx head |
| Length | .280 in |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Nominal Shank Length | All lengths listed are nominal shank length |
| Quantity | 12 screws per pak |
| Screw Type | Ring screws |
| Thread Size | 8-40 |
Pros
- Convenient 12-pack for common scope mounting applications
- Useful for refilling a Leupold factory screw kit
- Heat-treated screws are described as extra-strong
- Torx head design supports ring and base conversion
- Compatible with many other brands of rings and bases
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Sold as a 12-pack, so it is geared toward maintaining a screw kit rather than replacing a single fastener.
- Length is listed as nominal shank length, so fit should be verified against the specific ring or base application before use.
- The listing covers multiple screw sizes and finishes, which is useful for flexibility but means buyers need to select the exact version that matches their setup.
- These are ring and base screws, so they are intended for scope mounting applications rather than general-purpose hardware use.
Suggested Comparisons
- Scope rings and bases
- Scope mounting screw kits
- Optics mounting accessories
- Rifle scope installation hardware
Suggested Accessories
- Scope mounting accessories
- Torx driver bits
- Gun screw kits
- Thread locker
Frequently Asked Questions
What are these screws used for?
They are Torx head ring screws for scope mounting applications. The product description says they can be used to refill a Leupold factory screw kit or to convert existing rings and bases to Torx head.
How many screws come in a package?
Each pack contains 12 screws.
Will these fit only Leupold rings and bases?
No. The description says they are the same screws used by Leupold, but they will fit many other brands of rings and bases as well.
What material and finish are specified?
The listed specs say steel, with either blue (BL) or stainless steel (SS), and a bright finish.
What does the listed .280 inch length mean?
The product notes that all lengths listed are nominal shank length. The description does not provide any additional sizing details beyond the listed .280 inch length.