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Gunsmithing
Scope Mounting - How much torque on the screws?
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<blockquote data-quote="bowhunthard88" data-source="post: 260220" data-attributes="member: 12575"><p>Wheeler recommends 15 to 20 in/lbs on standard scope ring screws on the upper halves. Supposedly after 20 in/lbs, the rings can handle it, but the bit has a possibility of breaking.</p><p> </p><p>The side bolts/screws have a large range of torque specs depending on what rings you have. Tactical rings that attach with a socket can handle as much 65 in/lbs, I'd probably say about 25 in/lbs on standard Weaver-style bases.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck, start low and tighten until you are comfortable.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bowhunthard88, post: 260220, member: 12575"] Wheeler recommends 15 to 20 in/lbs on standard scope ring screws on the upper halves. Supposedly after 20 in/lbs, the rings can handle it, but the bit has a possibility of breaking. The side bolts/screws have a large range of torque specs depending on what rings you have. Tactical rings that attach with a socket can handle as much 65 in/lbs, I'd probably say about 25 in/lbs on standard Weaver-style bases. Good luck, start low and tighten until you are comfortable. [/QUOTE]
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