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Ken, just because it threaded in, doesn't mean that the thread sizes are exactly the same.

I'd see if I could get the right sized screw and thread pitch. I'd hate to see the threads stripped out due to recoil.

Remember blue loctite is your friend, and don't overtorque them. If you don't have a IP wrench that reads to the low double digits, use an allen wrench, long end in the screw, short end in your fingers. One thumb and one finger to tighten it, and don't bend your fingers over to get more torque on it. Those fine threads strip and deform easily if you put too much oomph on the allen wrench or screwdriver.

Here's some numbers. I realize that without the size of the fastners listed, their grade and whether any lubricant is used on the threads it's pretty worthless, but nevertheless.....

The Wheeler torque wrench kit lists:
Base Screws. 30 in lbs
Windage Screws 30-40 in lbs
Ring Screw aluminum rings 10-15 in lbs
Ring Screw steel rings 15-20 in lbs

FWIW, someone did a torque repeatability test using lab equipment on the Wheeler Torque Wrench kit and found it varied over 30% so I don't recommend it.