PETE'S PILLARS BEDDING HELPER HARDWARE | 1/4-28 UNF
The Right Thread. A Better Bedding Setup.
The Pete's Pillars Bedding Helper Hardware Kit 1/4-28 is companion hardware for rifle stock pillar bedding projects using 1/4-28 fine-thread action screws. This common American action screw thread is found across familiar Remington, Savage and Ruger centerfire rifle families. The kit helps with alignment and fitting work while you establish a solid bedding foundation.
You've selected the right pillars for the rifle and stock. This is the other piece of the job: helper hardware that matches the action's threaded interface, rather than a fastener that merely looks close. Pair it with our Competition, SlimLine or Gunsmith pillar bedding products. Use it for: stock bedding, pillar positioning, replacement stock projects and custom rifle builds with confirmed 1/4-28 action screw threads.
Built for the Bedding Job.
The action screw thread is the starting point for choosing helper hardware. 1/4-28 means a 1/4-inch nominal screw diameter with 28 threads per inch; it describes thread size and pitch, not the screw's length. The rifle and stock inlet determine the pillar profile, while the receiver's actual threaded interface determines which helper kit belongs in the project. Action screw lengths and head styles can vary between factory stocks, bottom metal and aftermarket stocks without changing the underlying thread pitch.
Common 1/4-28 Rifle Inlets & Actions
These are the primary 1/4-28 action families represented in our bedding catalog and commonly encountered in modern stock and chassis configurations. They are useful starting points, not a blanket fitment guarantee for every model or generation.
Remington 700 short and long actions, plus compatible 700-pattern custom receivers with verified 1/4-28 action screw threads
Common Model 10 / 110, 11 / 111, 12 and related centerfire action families; check exact model, action and screw position
Common Axis centerfire stock and bedding projects; confirm the action screw specification for the exact model and generation
Ruger American short-action centerfire configurations documented with 1/4-28 action screws; verify generation and stock application
Pair It With the Correct Pillars.
We make profiled pillars for different action inlets and stock dimensions. Choose the pillar kit for the rifle and stock first; add this 1/4-28 helper hardware when the receiver's action screw threads match. These are complementary components, not interchangeable products.
Remington 700 Competition PillarsFor compatible Remington 700 stock bedding projects
Savage Action Competition PillarsFor compatible Savage 10 / 110-family stock work
Ruger American Competition PillarsFor compatible Ruger American centerfire stocks
Also available: Savage Axis Competition, Savage Axis SlimLine, Winchester Competition and Gunsmith Competition pillars. Confirm the exact action screw threads before combining any pillar set with this hardware.
Build from the Foundation
Find the Pillars for Your Rifle.
Competition 1/2″ outside diameter, SlimLine 7/16″ outside diameter or LargeBore 5/16″ inside diameter. Choose by the rifle inlet and available stock material, then add the correct thread-matched helper hardware for the project.
Explore Pillar Bedding Kits →Did You Know?
Pete's Pillars Sells More Than Pillars.
From centerfire chassis to optics and reloading, outfit every rifle in the safe in one place.
Optics & Mounts
Bipods & Magazines
Product Specifications
Brand: Pete's Pillars
Product: Bedding Helper Hardware Kit
Thread: 1/4-28 UNF (1/4-inch nominal diameter, 28 threads per inch)
Application: Alignment and fitting during rifle stock pillar bedding work on confirmed 1/4-28 actions
Your Choice: Competition, SlimLine and Gunsmith pillar bedding kits and bedding epoxy (sold separately)
Frequently Asked Questions
1/4-28 action threads, platform compatibility and putting together the right bedding hardware.
Which rifle actions commonly use 1/4-28 screws?
Common examples include Remington 700 short and long actions, various Savage 10 / 110-family centerfire actions, Savage Axis configurations and Ruger American centerfire rifles. Some other actions also use 1/4-28 in one or more locations. Confirm the actual thread pitch for your specific rifle before ordering.
Is 1/4-28 the same as a 1/4-inch action screw of any length?
No. The 1/4-inch designation is nominal thread diameter and 28 is the number of threads per inch. Screw length is a separate dimension that depends on the stock, bottom metal and finished assembly. A 1/4-20 screw has a different thread pitch and is not interchangeable with 1/4-28.
Will this kit work on a Ruger American or Savage Axis?
Both platforms have documented centerfire configurations using 1/4-28 action screws, making them common candidates. Generations, stock versions and individual action configurations can differ, so confirm the thread specification on your particular rifle before selecting helper hardware.
Can I use it with Pete's Pillars Competition or SlimLine sets?
Yes, when the rifle uses 1/4-28 action screw threads. Our Competition, SlimLine and Gunsmith pillar kits are chosen by the action inlet and stock geometry; the helper hardware is chosen by the receiver's threaded interface.
Are the bedding pillars or epoxy included?
No. This listing is the companion bedding helper hardware. Choose a profiled pillar kit separately, along with bedding epoxy where needed. Designated epoxy-inclusive pillar listings include epoxy, but the brand may vary.
Does this replace finished action screws?
No. It is helper hardware for positioning and alignment during a stock bedding project, not a replacement set of final action screws. Final action screws must be selected for the completed stock, bottom metal and rifle.
What about Winchester Model 70, Ruger M77 and other actions?
Check each screw position. Some Winchester Model 70 variants are documented with 1/4-28 threads, and certain Ruger M77 rifles use 1/4-28 at the front while using different thread sizes elsewhere. Neither model should be treated as a universal 1/4-28 application without checking the particular rifle.
Does this fit CZ 457, Tikka or Ruger 10/22 rifles?
Not on the basis of the standard action screw patterns: CZ 457 uses M5 × 0.8, common Tikka T3 / T3x / T1x applications use M6 × 1.0, and the Ruger 10/22 takedown screw generally uses #12-24. Select the matching helper hardware for the actual receiver thread rather than the closest-looking fastener.
Will it work with Manners, McMillan, Boyds or other aftermarket stocks?
The stock maker alone does not determine the threaded interface. A compatible aftermarket stock can be used in a bedding project, but the helper hardware must match the receiver's confirmed 1/4-28 threads while the pillars must match the action inlet and available stock dimensions.
Small Change. Big Impact. Pete's Pillars.
PETE'S PILLARS BEDDING HELPER HARDWARE | 1/4-28 UNF
The Right Thread. A Better Bedding Setup.
The Pete's Pillars Bedding Helper Hardware Kit 1/4-28 is companion hardware for rifle stock pillar bedding projects using 1/4-28 fine-thread action screws. This common American action screw thread is found across familiar Remington, Savage and Ruger centerfire rifle families. The kit helps with alignment and fitting work while you establish a solid bedding foundation.
You've selected the right pillars for the rifle and stock. This is the other piece of the job: helper hardware that matches the action's threaded interface, rather than a fastener that merely looks close. Pair it with our Competition, SlimLine or Gunsmith pillar bedding products. Use it for: stock bedding, pillar positioning, replacement stock projects and custom rifle builds with confirmed 1/4-28 action screw threads.
Built for the Bedding Job.
The action screw thread is the starting point for choosing helper hardware. 1/4-28 means a 1/4-inch nominal screw diameter with 28 threads per inch; it describes thread size and pitch, not the screw's length. The rifle and stock inlet determine the pillar profile, while the receiver's actual threaded interface determines which helper kit belongs in the project. Action screw lengths and head styles can vary between factory stocks, bottom metal and aftermarket stocks without changing the underlying thread pitch.
Common 1/4-28 Rifle Inlets & Actions
These are the primary 1/4-28 action families represented in our bedding catalog and commonly encountered in modern stock and chassis configurations. They are useful starting points, not a blanket fitment guarantee for every model or generation.
Remington 700 short and long actions, plus compatible 700-pattern custom receivers with verified 1/4-28 action screw threads
Common Model 10 / 110, 11 / 111, 12 and related centerfire action families; check exact model, action and screw position
Common Axis centerfire stock and bedding projects; confirm the action screw specification for the exact model and generation
Ruger American short-action centerfire configurations documented with 1/4-28 action screws; verify generation and stock application
Pair It With the Correct Pillars.
We make profiled pillars for different action inlets and stock dimensions. Choose the pillar kit for the rifle and stock first; add this 1/4-28 helper hardware when the receiver's action screw threads match. These are complementary components, not interchangeable products.
Remington 700 Competition PillarsFor compatible Remington 700 stock bedding projects
Savage Action Competition PillarsFor compatible Savage 10 / 110-family stock work
Ruger American Competition PillarsFor compatible Ruger American centerfire stocks
Also available: Savage Axis Competition, Savage Axis SlimLine, Winchester Competition and Gunsmith Competition pillars. Confirm the exact action screw threads before combining any pillar set with this hardware.
Build from the Foundation
Find the Pillars for Your Rifle.
Competition 1/2″ outside diameter, SlimLine 7/16″ outside diameter or LargeBore 5/16″ inside diameter. Choose by the rifle inlet and available stock material, then add the correct thread-matched helper hardware for the project.
Explore Pillar Bedding Kits →Did You Know?
Pete's Pillars Sells More Than Pillars.
From centerfire chassis to optics and reloading, outfit every rifle in the safe in one place.
Optics & Mounts
Bipods & Magazines
Product Specifications
Brand: Pete's Pillars
Product: Bedding Helper Hardware Kit
Thread: 1/4-28 UNF (1/4-inch nominal diameter, 28 threads per inch)
Application: Alignment and fitting during rifle stock pillar bedding work on confirmed 1/4-28 actions
Your Choice: Competition, SlimLine and Gunsmith pillar bedding kits and bedding epoxy (sold separately)
Frequently Asked Questions
1/4-28 action threads, platform compatibility and putting together the right bedding hardware.
Which rifle actions commonly use 1/4-28 screws?
Common examples include Remington 700 short and long actions, various Savage 10 / 110-family centerfire actions, Savage Axis configurations and Ruger American centerfire rifles. Some other actions also use 1/4-28 in one or more locations. Confirm the actual thread pitch for your specific rifle before ordering.
Is 1/4-28 the same as a 1/4-inch action screw of any length?
No. The 1/4-inch designation is nominal thread diameter and 28 is the number of threads per inch. Screw length is a separate dimension that depends on the stock, bottom metal and finished assembly. A 1/4-20 screw has a different thread pitch and is not interchangeable with 1/4-28.
Will this kit work on a Ruger American or Savage Axis?
Both platforms have documented centerfire configurations using 1/4-28 action screws, making them common candidates. Generations, stock versions and individual action configurations can differ, so confirm the thread specification on your particular rifle before selecting helper hardware.
Can I use it with Pete's Pillars Competition or SlimLine sets?
Yes, when the rifle uses 1/4-28 action screw threads. Our Competition, SlimLine and Gunsmith pillar kits are chosen by the action inlet and stock geometry; the helper hardware is chosen by the receiver's threaded interface.
Are the bedding pillars or epoxy included?
No. This listing is the companion bedding helper hardware. Choose a profiled pillar kit separately, along with bedding epoxy where needed. Designated epoxy-inclusive pillar listings include epoxy, but the brand may vary.
Does this replace finished action screws?
No. It is helper hardware for positioning and alignment during a stock bedding project, not a replacement set of final action screws. Final action screws must be selected for the completed stock, bottom metal and rifle.
What about Winchester Model 70, Ruger M77 and other actions?
Check each screw position. Some Winchester Model 70 variants are documented with 1/4-28 threads, and certain Ruger M77 rifles use 1/4-28 at the front while using different thread sizes elsewhere. Neither model should be treated as a universal 1/4-28 application without checking the particular rifle.
Does this fit CZ 457, Tikka or Ruger 10/22 rifles?
Not on the basis of the standard action screw patterns: CZ 457 uses M5 × 0.8, common Tikka T3 / T3x / T1x applications use M6 × 1.0, and the Ruger 10/22 takedown screw generally uses #12-24. Select the matching helper hardware for the actual receiver thread rather than the closest-looking fastener.
Will it work with Manners, McMillan, Boyds or other aftermarket stocks?
The stock maker alone does not determine the threaded interface. A compatible aftermarket stock can be used in a bedding project, but the helper hardware must match the receiver's confirmed 1/4-28 threads while the pillars must match the action inlet and available stock dimensions.
Small Change. Big Impact. Pete's Pillars.
| Brand | Pete's Pillars |
| Gun Platform | Savage |
| Gun Brand | Savage |