Anhedonius,
I am a little surprised that you were the only one talking about a 1/4-24 thread. I have found different actions with 1/4-20 or 1/4-28 threads cross threaded into them. I believe the thread is actually 14-24;1/4-24 is only a few thousandths larger and will work, just a little tight. I happen to have a 14-24 tap and die, and have had to use them pretty often to clean up a cross threaded hole, or make up a new screw. A 14-24 or 1/4-24 tap and die set can get you out of a tight spot and is worthwhile keeping on hand.
Mike.
