The directions say 8 to 10 inch pounds. I have a seekonk 15 in lb wrench. Think this would be ok to use?
DIP scope base torque?
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Re: DIP scope base torque?
That's 50% over max, don't know if that would be a good idea. Have you called around to see if someone will let you borrow a proper torque tool?
That's 50% over max, don't know if that would be a good idea. Have you called around to see if someone will let you borrow a proper torque tool?
Re: DIP scope base torque?
I've managed to mount a lot of bases and rings without a torque wrench, and since I acquired one I realized I had been using far more torque than necessary, with no problems other than one base I'll probably have to heat to remove. Having said that, I suggest you use the torque wrench you have to get a feel for 15 in-lbs and then estimate the lighter torque unless you can borrow the appropriate wrench.
8-10 sounds really light to me...
I've managed to mount a lot of bases and rings without a torque wrench, and since I acquired one I realized I had been using far more torque than necessary, with no problems other than one base I'll probably have to heat to remove. Having said that, I suggest you use the torque wrench you have to get a feel for 15 in-lbs and then estimate the lighter torque unless you can borrow the appropriate wrench.
8-10 sounds really light to me...
Re: DIP scope base torque?
another thought - if you have a trigger pull gauge or similar, use that with a wrench: 1 pound eight to 10 inches from the head, or 2 pounds 4 to 5 inches out, etc.
another thought - if you have a trigger pull gauge or similar, use that with a wrench: 1 pound eight to 10 inches from the head, or 2 pounds 4 to 5 inches out, etc.
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