How Tight ?

[700man]

How tight should you get your action screws, for maximum accuracy? (Inch Pounds of torque)

 

[LRSickle]

I remembered a thread about that very thing so I searched and found it for you. It was started by J E Custom who is one of the most respected members here. It'll answer all your questions I'm sure.
http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f37/torque-recomendations-29756/

 

[Sully2]

How tight should you get your action screws, for maximum accuracy? (Inch Pounds of torque)

I do my 2 action screws at 35 inch lbs. Never had any ever come loose

 

[highridge1]

Depends on rifle, Pillars, stock type. No pillars factory synthetic stock rem 700 40 inch/lbs on both. Pillars or bedding block some go clear up to 65, I usually go 45 inch/lbs on both on a 700 for best accuracy even with pillars or bedding block

 

[700man]

Thanks for the thread from JE Custom.
I did not know if changing the torque would improve accuracy, or if it would make any difference. Any other thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[jsthntn247]

I tried 65 lbs on a couple rifles during load dev and they all shot like crap. tried the same loads at 35 lbs and every one was under 1" with several .25". This was on both rem and sav rifles with pilars and or bedding blocks. I now torque at 35 on all rifles.

 

[Sully2]

I tried 65 lbs on a couple rifles during load dev and they all shot like crap. tried the same loads at 35 lbs and every one was under 1" with several .25". This was on both rem and sav rifles with pilars and or bedding blocks. I now torque at 35 on all rifles.

Yup..!!!