Help with Weaver rings and base torques

[Sako28]

I got a Win M88 in .284 from my dad, it's post 64 and no box so I'm going to use it. I bought a Weaver 53 one piece base and 1" Weaver Grand Slam rings. What should these be torqued to? Thank you.

 

[ShtrRdy]

How many different screws are we talking?

 

[OG10]

Its all posted on weavers web site, I don't know how to post a link or I would.I have found always check with the manufactures web site , they usually have good info.

 

[Sako28]

Its all posted on weavers web site, I don't know how to post a link or I would.I have found always check with the manufactures web site , they usually have good info.

Thanks looks like only 15 lbs all around.

 

[skibbyshot]

Usually new base screws (torx head) are tightened to 30 in-lbs. Same for ring base screws. Ring cap screws get 18 in-lbs. Old slotted screws might not take that much.

 

[derfssor]

General rule for my for the last 30 years is 30 inch lbs. for base screws and no more than 17 inch lbs for rings. It has never failed me.

 

[OG10]

If i jusf give you the answer you have learned nothing, so lets learn.

 

[OG10]

With this example from Weaver do you have aluminum or steel parts ? When in doubt get a magnet and check.Will wait for your reply.

 

[Rosebud]

Without a fat wrench to measure with use the small end of the torx wrench to tighten with never the long. Apply blue locktite to the threads. Never red.

 

[Sako28]

With this example from Weaver do you have aluminum or steel parts ? When in doubt get a magnet and check.Will wait for your reply.

Aluminum base and steel rings. Old style slotted screws, not torx....

 

[Sako28]

If i jusf give you the answer you have learned nothing, so lets learn.

Thanks, I did manage to find that.

 

[Rosebud]

Just use the locktite and don't over do it with the screw driver. You will be ok.Is there a local gun shop near by, they will help.

 

[OG10]

One thing i would suggest is to use a witness mark on your scope and ring screws that way if any thing moves you will know.A sharpie or majic marker work well.

 

[OG10]

Torque specs are based on the size and thread, not the head of the screw.Most any quality torque device can accommodate a screw driver type tip. Im not trying to be difficult just trying to help.