Although I've never messed anything up, I am bad about overtightening anything with threads.
I'm considering a torque driver for my toolbox, especially since alot of guns are made from other than steel these days.
Posted: 2/4/2015 6:36:52 AM EDT
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I don't, but when I get my Rem 700 sniper rifle built I'm getting one of those T handle self-limiting torque wrenches for the action screws which will go in the case with it.
Posted: 2/4/2015 6:42:02 AM EDT
[#2]
Like, Kit, I use a torque wrench for action screws on my target/benchrest rifles.
Ray
Posted: 2/4/2015 9:06:54 AM EDT
[#3]
I use my Fat Wrench all the time for scope rings and bases, action screws, etc.
Posted: 2/4/2015 9:10:13 AM EDT
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Same here. I google manufacturer torque amounts and use my FAT wrench for them.
Posted: 2/4/2015 9:18:07 AM EDT
[#5]
Yes.
Posted: 2/4/2015 9:57:15 AM EDT
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This--the two things I use the most, that I kind of expected to use less, are my Swarovski binoculars and my Fat Wrench.
Posted: 2/4/2015 10:09:11 AM EDT
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Yes, I have several torque wrenches that I regularly use on my rifle. 0-50 in lb, 30-200 in lb and 5-120 ft lb wrenches. The smallest is used for torquing scope rings, the middle one is used on larger nuts that spec a little more (some crossbolt scope mounts specify 55in lb). The largest is primarily used for barrel nuts and castle nuts.
Posted: 2/4/2015 11:58:51 AM EDT
[#8]
Yep, I torque.
Posted: 2/4/2015 3:15:58 PM EDT
[#9]
I have a borka kit, it is not cheap but it is awesome and I use it a lot more then I thought I would. It has a nice ratchet that can take up to 200 lbs of force and the bits it comes with are really nice quality.
Posted: 2/5/2015 12:22:10 AM EDT
[#10]
Torque wrench for my AR and a Fat Wrench for tightening scope rings, mounts, etc... I feel that they are cheap insurance to have when working on any of my firearms.
Posted: 2/5/2015 12:32:08 AM EDT
[#11]
I have a Proto 1/4" in/lbs torque wrench I can adapt to about anything.
Posted: 2/5/2015 12:44:16 AM EDT
[#12]
Yes. I have both inch pound 1/4" drive, and ft. lb. 3/8" drive and an even larger 1/2" drive version. I use each, but only for the few tasks that require consistent, accurate torque, like scope bases and rings, barrel nuts and such.
Posted: 2/5/2015 12:45:40 AM EDT
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I bought the Borka kit and use the crap out of it on my guns and bicycles. It s amazing how much stuff is torqued to in/lbs.
I would say it is my top 5 most favorite purchases of all time.
Posted: 2/5/2015 10:21:25 PM EDT
[#14]
Yes, I used to wrench, mostly on show cars/drag race vehicles. I have Matco and snap on torque wrenches and now all they get used on is my gun stuff.
Posted: 2/5/2015 11:34:35 PM EDT
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I bought the Borka kit and use the crap out of it on my guns and bicycles. It s amazing how much stuff is torqued to in/lbs.
I would say it is my top 5 most favorite purchases of all time.
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This. And a brownells magnatip handle will fit into the Borka tool roll, which makes it that much more useful at the range.
Posted: 2/6/2015 11:52:24 PM EDT
[#16]
Fat wrench for scopes and action bolts.
Posted: 2/11/2015 10:52:13 AM EDT
[#17]
Yes: Borka
Posted: 2/13/2015 11:14:09 AM EDT
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Quoted: Although I've never messed anything up, I am bad about overtightening anything with threads.
I'm considering a torque driver for my toolbox, especially since alot of guns are made from other than steel these days.
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Yes. I often use my FAT wrench when tightening down screws for scope rings.
Posted: 2/20/2015 10:04:17 PM EDT
[#19]
Indispensable for action screws and scope mounts. Different rifles like different amounts of torque on action screws.
Posted: 2/24/2015 1:44:23 AM EDT
[#20]
I use a wheeler FAT wrench (torque bit driver) for mounting any mounts or rings. I use torque wrenches for AR barrels.
Specs exist for a reason...
Posted: 2/26/2015 1:41:44 AM EDT
[#21]
Not yet. But will. I bought a $15 Harbor Freight 20-50 ft lbs. torque wrench. Can these be trusted, or should I spend the coin for more reliable brand?