Wheeler 43pc Gunsmithing Screwdriver Set (Black) – 4001006

Description

A regular hardware-store screwdriver is one of the fastest ways to bugger up a nice screw on a rifle or revolver. Wheeler built this 43-piece set to solve exactly that problem. Rather than guessing at sizes, their engineers measured the screws on more than a hundred modern and antique firearms so the bit selection covers what you'll actually run into on the bench, from a Remington 700 to a Colt single action to an old Browning Superposed.

The flat bits are the star here. They use a hollow-ground grind, which means the bit stays parallel-sided as it reaches the tip instead of tapering to a wedge. That squares up the fit in the slot and spreads force evenly, so the driver bites down instead of camming out and rounding off the screw head. The bits are cut from S2 tool steel hardened to 56-58 Rockwell C, so they hold their edge instead of deforming on a stubborn fastener.

What You Get in the Wheeler 43pc Kit

The count breaks down to 21 hollow-ground flat bits, 10 Allen bits running from 1/16 inch up to 1/4 inch, 4 Phillips bits (#0 through #3), and 5 Torx bits, all driven by a single over-molded handle with a magnetic tip that keeps bits from dropping out mid-turn. Every bit wears a black phosphate coating that shrugs off rust and corrosion, which matters if your bench sees any humidity or gun oil.

Why the Wheeler Screwdriver Set Earns Bench Space

Everything lives in a molded latching hard case that holds each bit in its own spot, so you can see at a glance what's missing and grab the right size without digging. The case is designed to stack with Wheeler's larger sets if you decide to expand later. Whether you're mounting a scope, swapping grips, or tearing down for a deep clean, this covers the vast majority of screws you'll meet without forcing you to improvise.