basic torque wrench?

[bradpierson26]

i need a bare bones torque wrench to torque my rem 700, seekins rings, and egw base. im still saving for a mcmillan stock so money is tight? anything for $70-100?

links would be awesome. please and thank you guys

 

[BossGVR4]

Re: basic torque wrench?

something like this ?

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=718023

 

[sniperpeach]

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Was looking for a torque wrench as well. Just placed a order at midway for the exact same thing.

 

[USMCj]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BossGVR4</div><div class="ubbcode-body">something like this ?

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=718023 </div></div>

+1! just read the instructions when you get it about unwinding the tension on the spring each time your are done using it. If you store it with tension on the internal spring, it will mess up the spring and trow the calibration to shit.

 

[TravisJr]

Re: basic torque wrench?

Just got the torque wrench combo from Scott at Liberty Optics. Included a 15 and a 55 in/lb wrench to handle Seekins ring and base torquing, as well as the appropriate torx bits. A little more than your listed budget ($129), but Scott was great to deal with and the wrenches were perfect.

 

[Silent]

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Fat Wrench

 

[pat4668]

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i waited for two weeks to find a wheeler fat wrench on ebay and bought it for 24 dollars

 

[mdmp5]

Re: basic torque wrench?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TravisJr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just got the torque wrench combo from Scott at Liberty Optics. Included a 15 and a 55 in/lb wrench to handle Seekins ring and base torquing, as well as the appropriate torx bits. A little more than your listed budget ($129), but Scott was great to deal with and the wrenches were perfect.</div></div>

+1
The Seekonk t wrench combo is the way to go.

 

[NYSharpShooter]

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I've got a 65lb Seekonk T unit I'll sell you if it works for you, PM me with an offer and lets see if we can work something out.

Alex

 

[tweek5896]

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1+ for the Fat Wrench

 

[bradpierson26]

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what am I supposed to torque the actions screws to? will the wheeler fat wrench be good enough?

 

[BAMCIS]

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I have both the Wheeler and a Gearwrench 25-200in/lb torque wrench.
The Gearwrench was bought to torque large electrical breakers.

This is what they list now,also look at S&K,Craftsman,or Snap On,MAC Tools

http://www.toolsource.com/gearwrench-micrometer-torque-wrench-30200-inlbs-p-97264.html

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

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Craftsman Micro Torque.

 

[Chiller]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BAMCIS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have both the Wheeler and a Gearwrench 25-200in/lb torque wrench.
The Gearwrench was bought to torque large electrical breakers.

This is what they list now,also look at S&K,Craftsman,or Snap On,MAC Tools

http://www.toolsource.com/gearwrench-micrometer-torque-wrench-30200-inlbs-p-97264.html </div></div>

30-200 bit on the heavy side

Scope rings (Seekins) 15-20
Scope Cross 50

You might want to get a finer adjustment.

 

[cobra655]

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Check out ebay. I am a double master certified mechanic and I bought 3 torque wrenches off ebay for pennies. Two Snap-on and one CDI. Last one cost me $24 and then $53 to get calibrated once I got it. Just watch for the auctions that end during the week they will usually be a better deal since less people watch them.

 

[mdmp5]

Re: basic torque wrench?

Most ring caps are 15 in-lbs, and the base nuts (on the rings) are usually 65 in-lbs. However, there are plenty of exceptions.

My Near base is affixed to the receiver at around 18-28 in-lbs.

 

[BAMCIS]

Re: basic torque wrench?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BAMCIS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have both the Wheeler and a Gearwrench 25-200in/lb torque wrench.
The Gearwrench was bought to torque large electrical breakers.

This is what they list now,also look at S&K,Craftsman,or Snap On,MAC Tools

http://www.toolsource.com/gearwrench-micrometer-torque-wrench-30200-inlbs-p-97264.html </div></div>

30-200 bit on the heavy side

Scope rings (Seekins) 15-20
Scope Cross 50

You might want to get a finer adjustment. </div></div>

Guess you missed the part of having a Wheeler also?
As well as the Gearwrench being bought for large electrical gear?
Reading comprehension

The Wheeler will do 99.9% of anything scope related.
More in/lb torque wrenches then you need

http://www.toolsource.com/advanced_search_result.php?search=1&query=in/lb+torque+wrench&x=0&y=0

 

[divejay]

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+2 on the FAT WRENCH. love it!

 

[zero_vis_diver]

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At the risk of being laughed out of this forum on my first post, I recently picked up an adjustable torque wrench (20-200 in/lbs) from Harbour Freight on sale for $19.99. I know, the quality of their tools sucks, but if you are on a budget like I am this beats being without a torque wrench at all.

Here's a link:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=2696

 

[pat4668]

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id go with the wheeler fat wrench it comes with all the bits u would need to professanaly mount a scope, i bought mine with all that plus the wheeler level system for 24 shipped

 

[netranger6]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pat4668</div><div class="ubbcode-body">id go with the wheeler fat wrench it comes with all the bits u would need to professanaly mount a scope, i bought mine with all that plus the wheeler level system for 24 shipped </div></div>

where?

 

[DirtyRod]

Re: basic torque wrench?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: zero_vis_diver</div><div class="ubbcode-body">At the risk of being laughed out of this forum on my first post, I recently picked up an adjustable torque wrench (20-200 in/lbs) from Harbour Freight on sale for $19.99. I know, the quality of their tools sucks, but if you are on a budget like I am this beats being without a torque wrench at all.

Here's a link:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=2696 </div></div>

I saw that same wrench and decided against it. Plus I wanted a wrench that would go down to at least 10 in/lbs. I put it back and bought the Fat Wrench instead.

 

[netranger6]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pat4668</div><div class="ubbcode-body">id go with the wheeler fat wrench it comes with all the bits u would need to professanaly mount a scope, i bought mine with all that plus the wheeler level system for 24 shipped </div></div>

where?

 

[BAMCIS]

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http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=718023

 

[netranger6]

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I was asking for the smoking $24 deal with wrench and level kit. Thanks for the link though.

 

[STR]

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If you want high quality for little money, you can't beat Ebay. Like new snap-on inch lbs torque wrenches sell very inexpensivly. Take a look you might be glad you did.

 

[BAMCIS]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pat4668</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i waited for two weeks to find a wheeler fat wrench on ebay and bought it for 24 dollars </div></div>

Missed his first post? egay anti-gun thugs