torque wrench

[Loud by design]

hey everyone just wondering what type or model of torque wrenches everyone uses. ive got a few pretty good torque wrenches from working on bikes but all of them are ft lbs. im looking for some torque wrench suggestions for one that i can use for my rifles but the only problem is most of them seem to start to high in the tourque range to really be useful. any help is appreciated.

 

[Trickymissfit]

hey everyone just wondering what type or model of torque wrenches everyone uses. ive got a few pretty good torque wrenches from working on bikes but all of them are ft lbs. im looking for some torque wrench suggestions for one that i can use for my rifles but the only problem is most of them seem to start to high in the tourque range to really be useful. any help is appreciated.

I use a precision grade Snap On that is the screw driver type with a dial built into it. Found it on Ebay for about $50, and had it calibrated (was just fine). Remember a torque wrench is most accurate in the middle 65% of it range, and musch less accurate to closer you get to the max and minimum. (all of them) I like the dial type as I can see the reading build up as the screw turns and also if somethings amiss. The best torque wrench I ever used was a digitial one sold by Snap On that was similar to the one I have, but they were very expensive (extremely accurate).
gary

 

[valsport05]

Any recommendations for made in USA in/lb adjustable driver? Needs to go up to 90 in/lb for ring bases and haven't found much. What are you guys using?

 

[robert6715]

Precision Instruments makes torque wrenches & drivers in the USA, they are the maker for Snapon branded torque wrench's

Precision Instruments

Since 1938 Precision Instruments has manufactured the torque products that industry depends on. Whether the application involves delicate fasteners at 8 ounce inch of torque, or massive bolts at 10,000 pound foot, Precision Instruments has a solution to fit your needs.

www.torqwrench.com

 

[RidgeTop]

hey everyone just wondering what type or model of torque wrenches everyone uses. ive got a few pretty good torque wrenches from working on bikes but all of them are ft lbs. im looking for some torque wrench suggestions for one that i can use for my rifles but the only problem is most of them seem to start to high in the tourque range to really be useful. any help is appreciated.

Mine is a Utica Tool. I have had it since Moby Dick was a guppy. Not sure what is available from current mfg.
I use primarily on stock screws and follow mfg.'s torque procedure. Weatherby has a specific procedure for their Mk V's.

 

[Rick Richard]

Mine is a Utica Tool. I have had it since Moby Dick was a guppy. Not sure what is available from current mfg.
I use primarily on stock screws and follow mfg.'s torque procedure. Weatherby has a specific procedure for their Mk V's.

Same here.

 

[Huntsman66]

Snapon for actions and AR barrel nuts, Wheeler " fat wrench" for bases and rings..

 

[SteelBanger]

I'm looking for an inch \ lb torque wrench as well and have been leaning towards trying the fixit sticks ... just need to do some additional research still though.

https://store.fixitsticks.com/

 

[Ol' Red]

Snap on or Fat wrench is what I use.

 

[valsport05]

I'm looking for an inch \ lb torque wrench as well and have been leaning towards trying the fixit sticks ... just need to do some additional research still though.

https://store.fixitsticks.com/

My only dislike is made in Taiwan, but their little torque tube adapter is a good concept so that I can use my current ratcheting driver and bits.

 

[FLShooter293]

I'm using a Borka kit. Takes a little bit getting used to but once you do works great and made in USA

 

[Of001]

Precision Instruments makes torque wrenches & drivers in the USA, they are the maker for Snapon branded torque wrench's

Precision Instruments

Since 1938 Precision Instruments has manufactured the torque products that industry depends on. Whether the application involves delicate fasteners at 8 ounce inch of torque, or massive bolts at 10,000 pound foot, Precision Instruments has a solution to fit your needs.

www.torqwrench.com

YES
hard to find and EXPENSIVE where I live.

I went with the vortex, only goes up to 55 but I have nothing that needs more than 50inlb.
I unscrew it all the way once a year, send it back and get a new calibrated one. The guy I talked to from their customer service said if in doubt smash it and send it in lol

 

[Clark]

When my wife saw this picture [she designed calibrators with piecewise linearization of polynomials to characterize thermocouples] she said that my weight scale and my ruler were my references.

There are guys here who know more about what I am talking about than I do

 

[Of001]

When my wife saw this picture [she designed calibrators with piecewise linearization of polynomials to characterize thermocouples] she said that my weight scale and my ruler were my references.

There are guys here who know more about what I am talking about than I do

OMG the maths. I love it.
While I geek freek for this, I am WAY too lazy.
Also being level and at 90degrees makes a massive difference. Pain in the *** to set up but if you are into benchrest or super long range and don't have $$$$$