Cartridge mount screws - stainless steel

I need longer mount screws to mount my cartridge, can i use plain steel screws or must i use stainless steel screws . I am having a hard time finding small stainless srews, 20 mm long locally.

tshulba03-29-2008 6:59pm

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maril555 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 619 posts 04-02-2008 at 11:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete So, what's the right size? 2.5 mm? Elusivedisc carbon fiber Shelter screws are 2 mm.
maril555 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 619 posts 03-30-2008 at 11:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Is 2.5 -20mm the right size for Shelter 501 MKII? McMaster-Carr does not have metric sizes brass screws. Any other sources fro brass?
maril555 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 619 posts 04-02-2008 at 01:49am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete $199 for two screws- I'm definetely going to pass. This is one of the most rediculously priced items I've encountered lately.
maril555 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 619 posts 04-02-2008 at 06:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Just an update- Mapleshade sells brass mounting screws in 2.5x16 mm size with nuts. I ordered two pairs, should be "under $5 per pair", I've been told. They also recommend Nanomount system, which you can see on the Mapleshade website, which should "drastically improve cartridge performance". Anyone tried Nanomount system yet?

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