BROWNELLS DRILL & TAP STARTER KIT

The Brownells Drill & Tap Starter Kit provides gunsmiths with the most commonly used drills and taps needed for firearm sight and scope mounting projects. Carefully selected for applications such as mounting fiber optic shotgun sights, scope bases on rifles, shotguns, and handguns, these kits eliminate the guesswork of matching taps to the correct drill sizes while keeping essential components organized and ready for use.

Each kit combines quality taps, matching wire gauge drill bits, and a durable polyethylene storage case, making it an excellent addition to both professional gunsmithing benches and home workshops. Available in Basic and Premium configurations, the kit allows users to choose the level of performance best suited to their needs.

The Basic Kit features economical three-flute taps, including a 3-56 carbon steel taper tap that can be shattered and removed if broken during use. All remaining taps are high-speed steel for durability and consistent cutting performance.

The Premium Kit contains the same drill and tap sizes but upgrades to precision-manufactured two-flute H-2 high-speed tool steel taps. These premium taps provide superior chip clearance, tighter manufacturing tolerances, and longer tool life. The spiral-point taper tap with a left-hand helix helps move chips forward for faster, cleaner threading of through holes.

FEATURES

• Designed for firearm sight and scope base installation
• Ideal for rifles, shotguns, and handguns
• Includes matched drill bits and taps
• Available in Basic and Premium configurations
• Polyethylene storage case keeps tools organized
• Common gunsmithing thread sizes included
• Suitable for fiber optic sight installation
• Ideal for scope base mounting applications
• Premium kit features high-performance two-flute taps
• Professional gunsmithing tool assortment

SPECS

• Brand: Brownells
• Product Name: Drill & Tap Starter Kit
• Application: Scope Base Mounting, Sight Installation, and General Gunsmithing
• Storage: Polyethylene Case
• Drill Bit Material: Wire Gauge Carbon Steel
• Basic Kit
  • Three-Flute Taps
  • High-Speed Steel Taps
  • One 3-56 Carbon Steel Taper Tap
• Premium Kit
  • Two-Flute Taps
  • H-2 High-Speed Tool Steel
  • Precision Ground Threads
  • Spiral Point Taper Tap with Left-Hand Helix

INCLUDED

Both Basic and Premium Kits Include

• (2) 6-48 Plug Taps
• (1) 6-48 Bottom Tap
• (1) 6-48 Taper/Spiral Tap
• (2) 3-56 Plug Taps
• (1) 3-56 Bottom Tap
• (1) 3-56 Taper/Spiral Tap
• (2) #31 Wire Gauge Drill Bits
• (2) #45 Wire Gauge Drill Bits
• Polyethylene Storage Case

CUSTOMER INSIGHTS

Gunsmiths appreciate that this kit combines the two most commonly used firearm mounting thread sizes into a single organized package. Many users find it particularly valuable for scope base installations and shotgun sight projects, eliminating the need to purchase taps and drills individually. The Premium Kit is often favored by professional users because of its improved chip evacuation and longer-lasting tap construction.

The Brownells Drill & Tap Starter Kit is a practical gunsmithing solution for firearm sight and scope mounting projects. Available in Basic and Premium configurations, each kit includes matched 3-56 and 6-48 taps, corresponding drill bits, and a durable storage case, providing the essential tools needed for many common firearm drilling and tapping operations.