Best Scope/Rings Torque wrench $20 can buy

#1 08-31-2006, 01:34 AM

I have a couple of these for backups - they work surprisingly well for the price.

tulku · #2 08-31-2006, 06:45 AM

Right you are Big Bore , That's the one I have been using for many years . I have it set for 40 or 42 inch/lbs for my Reworked 700 Rem . and it works like a charm . That reminds me ..... I should pick up another as a back-up . [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

THOMAST · #3 09-01-2006, 03:12 AM

tulku, 42 inch pounds torque - is that for your scope rings or action screws?

captjordan · #4 09-01-2006, 04:14 AM

I've been doing 65 LBS for the Rem700 action screws.......gotta be for the rings.......

#5 09-02-2006, 09:49 AM

With the 6/24 threads of the Remington receiver screws, they should be torqued to 65 inch pounds.

The cap screws of your scope rings, no more than 15 inch pounds.

#6 09-06-2006, 12:39 PM

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The cap screws of your scope rings, no more than 15 inch pounds.

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The massive 6 lug Burris XTR Rings specify 20 IN LBS. I talked to the Burris engineer and he was happy with 22 In Lbs. At $45/pair, I don't know why you'd by anything else.