Gunsmithing Answers to some re-occurring questions

[stillbuster]

In the short time I have been here I have seen these same questions several times. I have asked a couple of them myself. Maybe if some of you more knowledgeable than I that have been here longer can add to this it can be made a "sticky"??? What do you all think?

TORQUE
AICS Action screws 53.1 in/lb
HS Precision 65 in/lb
Base Screws 30 in/lbs
Windage screws 30-40 in/lbs
Ring screws (Alum) 10-15 in/lbs
Ring screws (Steel) 15-20 in/lbs
Bottom Metal
Wood, fiberglass or syn without bedding pillars 40 in/lbs
Wood, fiberglass or syn with bedding pillars 65 in/lbs
Rem ADL trigger guard 15 in/lbs
Savage barrel 100 lb-ft
Savage action screw 80 in/lbs

THREAD SIZE/ PITCH
AICS Action Screws cap head 1/4” x 28TPI x 1”
AICS Skin screws T10 head, 40mm long, M3 3.0x.5mm
Rem Action screws 1/4" by 28TPI
Rem ADL Front trigger guard screw 8-36 x ?
Remington action/barrel 1-1/16" 16 TPI
Winchester Mod 70 ction screws 1/4" x 32 TPI
Winchester and Ruger barrel threads 1" x 16 TPI
Savage barrel Threads - 1.060" x 20 TPI
Standard scope base/rings 6-48 machine
Upgraded scope base 8-40 machine

Loctite Removal
Apply drop of Kroil, let it sit for a few minutes then add a drop of MEK, let it sit a few more, then apply heat directly to the head of the screw/bolt using a soldering iron/gun for 4-5 minutes.

LINKS

Measuring and defining thread size
http://www.muzzlecouplings.com/measuring_thread_size.htm

Snipershide search engine (The Easy Way)
http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=010955838166721108978:qcbx5qqy10o&hl=en

SCOPES
Lense cleaning, Mounting, Erector Centering
http://www.usoptics.com/index.php?page=instructions

GUNSMITHING INFO FOR A VARIETY OF WEAPONS
http://www.ssrsi.org/sr1/Weapon/gunsmith.htm

 

[stillbuster]

Re: Answers to some re-occurring questions

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chpprguy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Winchester Mod 70 LA action screws 1/4" x 32 TPI (SA also?)
Winchester and Ruger barrel threads 1" x 16 TPI
Savage? </div></div>

Added to above list.

 

[chpprguy]

Re: Answers to some re-occurring questions

bump..
anyone want to add other info?
Savage/Badger/Surgeon info etc...?

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: Answers to some re-occurring questions

oh....maybe how to properly clean optic glass.....

 

[stillbuster]

Re: Answers to some re-occurring questions

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">oh....maybe how to properly clean optic glass.....

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you saying I can't just spit on it and wipe it off with my sleeve!!!!

 

[bohem]

Re: Answers to some re-occurring questions

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stillbuster</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">oh....maybe how to properly clean optic glass.....

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you saying I can't just spit on it and wipe it off with my sleeve!!!!

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Uh-oh, I guess I've been doing it wrong

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Savage Model 12 (probably works for the 10's also)-

Barrel Nut Torque needs to be reasonably tight, 100 lb-ft is the number generally tossed around. It seems to work for me, I see no reason to change when a factory tube shoots 3/8" groups at 200y.

Threads - 1.060" x 20 TPI

Barrel's threads on factory tubes are ~ 1.050" across the major diameter on mine.

Action screws get 80 lb-in of torque. Maybe that's higher than some, but my action is in a Choate Sniper stock with V blocks and it shoots.

 

[palma]

Re: Answers to some re-occurring questions

How about adding the threads for the front trigger guard screw for an ADL?

 

[chpprguy]

Re: Answers to some re-occurring questions

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">oh....maybe how to properly clean optic glass.....

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Good point..
I watched the video by USO.. (acetone,q-tips,etc....)
can that be used on all?

Thanks for the Savage info Bohem....

 

[stillbuster]

Re: Answers to some re-occurring questions

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: palma</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How about adding the threads for the front trigger guard screw for an ADL? </div></div>

I do not have one of these on hand to measure and I am unable to locate this information online. If someone would enlighten me I will add it to the above list.

All other info added to above list along with a link to US Optics videos for optic related questions.

Keep the info coming......

 

[mike_l]

Re: Answers to some re-occurring questions

8-36 is the adl trigger screw size

 

[stillbuster]

Re: Answers to some re-occurring questions

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mike_l</div><div class="ubbcode-body">8-36 is the adl trigger screw size </div></div>

Added.
Anyone? Anyone? Buehller? Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?

 

[460mag]

Re: Answers to some re-occurring questions

Great thread. I check this page out quite often. Good stuff in there.

http://www.ssrsi.org/sr1/Weapon/gunsmith.htme.

 

[chpprguy]

Re: Answers to some re-occurring questions

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mis-guided child</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great thread. I check this page out quite often. Good stuff in there.

http://www.ssrsi.org/sr1/Weapon/gunsmith.htme.
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link doesn't work....

 

[stillbuster]

Re: Answers to some re-occurring questions

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chpprguy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mis-guided child</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great thread. I check this page out quite often. Good stuff in there.

http://www.ssrsi.org/sr1/Weapon/gunsmith.htme.
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link doesn't work.... </div></div>

The e. is the problem, the correct link is:

http://www.ssrsi.org/sr1/Weapon/gunsmith.htm

added to above list