How much do you tighten the action screws on wood stocked mod 700 bdl rem.? Front screw? Back? The barrel has been floated but the action has not been bedded in the stock. Thanks!!

I just saw the answer of 65 inch lbs on a previous post. I thought that was for synthetic stocks. Opinions?

you dont want so tight that you crush the wood.
Set the barreled action in the stock and support the floated barrel. I use a rubber o-ring. alternate fron front to back tighten the action screws evenly i put my hand on the barrel and fore arm so i can feel if the stock is moving. tight is tight..
use correct blade, screw fit.
I usually set the torque wreench to 40-45 inch lbs
If the action fits the wood it should be enough.

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I just saw the answer of 65 inch lbs on a previous post. I thought that was for synthetic stocks. Opinions?

Regardless of which material you use for your stock, the action needs to be held level and tight. Consistency is the key to accuracy and so the stated torque setting is used as a measurable objective to assure that the action is anchored firmly in the stock, that the action is held in place at both ends, uniformly, with the same amount of torque, and that it can be repeated. If the stock material is such that it can't support a firm, repeatable torque load, then you will need to correct it, or, you will forever be chasing the dot so-to-speak.

This is why you should have your wooden stocked rifles pillar bedded.

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Originally posted by Snowwolfe:
This is why you should have your wooden stocked rifles pillar bedded.

It makes it SO much easier....

thanks guys!