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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: Frylock on March 08, 2017, 03:37:01 PM

Title: Tap size for front bead on 870 express
Post by: Frylock on March 08, 2017, 03:37:01 PM
Front beads on 870 express are press fitted, and I'd like to replace the stock white head with an aftermarket fiber optic.  I've read elsewhere that the existing hole can simply be tapped with a 6-48, can anyone confirm this?
Title: Re: Tap size for front bead on 870 express
Post by: coyote1 on March 09, 2017, 06:19:11 PM
I don't own an 870 but if the tap doesn't fit just drill the hole out with a #31 drill bit.
Title: Re: Tap size for front bead on 870 express
Post by: Frylock on March 09, 2017, 10:37:53 PM
 Thanks Coyote, I'll probably just order the Tap and drill set then.
Title: Re: Tap size for front bead on 870 express
Post by: coyote1 on March 10, 2017, 04:37:10 PM
No problem. That is your best bet, then you know you have the proper size hole for the specific tap. Most hardware stores will have the numbered drill bits.