help with #3 drill bit asap please!

[buckwasp]

I am at lowes typing this on my phone as we speak. I don't see any bits labeled as a #2 drill bit. Can someone please guide me as to what I'm looking for? Thanks!
Buck
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[Richard]

Probably not the type of thing you willo find at any of the home improvement stores. And yes, it is a #3 drill bit. You will need to go to a more tool oriented shop or to one of the industrial suppliers like McMaster Carr, Grainger, MSC.com or other companies.
Richard

[rangeball]

For what it's worth, our "local" fastenal store (30 miles away) didn't have them. Had to order from grainer. $2.50 worth of bits, $8 s/h

[rossman40]

If you want a #3 at Lowes look for a 1/4-28 threading kit, Kobalt brand and it will have a titanium coated 1/4-28 tap and a #3 drill bit in a blister pack. Not the greatest tap but take your time so not to break it. Drill bit is so-so.

[Billy]

Rossman, you're a wealth of knowledge, and share it freely. What an asset you are to this site!

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the man is a shooters library on two legs!

[splinter]

I would Have to Agree, One Smart Cookie.....

[boarhog]

The advantage of ordering from the tool supply outfits Richard listed, is that you can order cobalt drill bits and taps. I have bought some locally at a Fastenal Store, but they don't always keep such items in stock.

Buck, you may find a #3 listed under "Wire Size" bits. They often are listed in #1-60 sets.

BTW, that stainless Savage action is tough. Use plenty of cutting oil and go slow. Backing the tap up to clear chips very often
Boarhog

[buckwasp]

Thanks for all of the help guys. It's some what comforting to know that it wasn't sitting out in front of me at Lowe's and I was just missing it. I will check out the cobalt kit first and see if they have it. Otherwise I will just pick up one somewhere off the net.

Thanks again,
Buck