13 June 2007, 09:55
Recoil RobI'm torquing here, I'm torquing here!
Just got one of those new FAT torquing screwdrivers for scopes and action screws (I'm a tool whore but this looks feasible). I've had a Proto in/lb ratchet for years but never though it would work well with screws.
What's a good starting point for action screws, Mausers, MRC's, Rem 700's?
Thanks, Rob
The tool comes with a very handy sheet listing torque values for rings, bases, and action screws both pillared and unpillared.
13 June 2007, 19:04
Unit5AIf you can't find what you need with the tool, you may want to search the net for tables like the one I pasted as an example. There are a ton of them, and based on screw size/thread and material.
http://www.reidashman.com/torque/40058$C%20SCREW%20TORQUE%20SPEC.pdfSome people swear on using the proper grade lock-tite or similar(perma-bond) on higher(?) recoils as well.... Up to you I guess.