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Posted: 3/1/2013 6:02:43 AM EDT
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Used the Search but had not luck.
I am using individual rings to mount a scope. I am looking for recommended torque specs for both the "base to rail" and "ring to base". I am more familiar with bolt guns and those values. Just can't find a thread on this....I am sure their is one. Thanks, twofish |
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torque specs are on a chart, it is based on the grade of the bolt and the size. The Wheeler torque wrench kit lists: Base Screws. 30 in lbs Windage Screws 30-40 in lbs Ring Screw aluminum rings 10-15 in lbs Ring Screw steel rings 15-20 in lbs That's a good general list. I would go lower on the base screws if the screws are the smaller 6-48 screws though. More like 20-25 in-lbs depending on how deep the threading is in the receiver. Also, use BLUE locktite on the base screws only. The ring screws I would even go up to 17-18 in-lbs on aluminum. 18-25 on steel rings. I've even done rings up to 30 in-lbs on heavy recoilers with heavy scopes without marring the scope (gotta make sure the rings are aligned and lapped in if needed). 1/2" nuts on bases get torqued to like 65 in-lbs. |
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torque specs are on a chart, it is based on the grade of the bolt and the size. The Wheeler torque wrench kit lists: Base Screws. 30 in lbs Windage Screws 30-40 in lbs Ring Screw aluminum rings 10-15 in lbs Ring Screw steel rings 15-20 in lbs That's a good general list. I would go lower on the base screws if the screws are the smaller 6-48 screws though. More like 20-25 in-lbs depending on how deep the threading is in the receiver. Also, use BLUE locktite on the base screws only. The ring screws I would even go up to 17-18 in-lbs on aluminum. 18-25 on steel rings. I've even done rings up to 30 in-lbs on heavy recoilers with heavy scopes without marring the scope (gotta make sure the rings are aligned and lapped in if needed). 1/2" nuts on bases get torqued to like 65 in-lbs. check out this chart http://www.holo-krome.com/pdf/torquedatachart.pdf and better http://www.federalscrewproducts.com/torque-chart.htm |
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