Gunsmithing Mounting Badger scope rail

[bluto77]

I currently have a scope rail on my Rem 700 .308 action, but it has the partial cut out in the middle for easier top loading of the cartridge. I recently got a Spuhr one piece mount, and it will not work with that set up as it has a lug in the middle of it right where the cut out is. I am going to mount a Badger one piece rail instead with no cut out. Is there anything in particular I should watch out for? What possible ways can I screw this up? I know if the screws are too long they can effect the bolt, but the screws I have are from Badger, particularly for the Rem 700 action, so I'm thinking this shouldn't be an issue. Also, what color loctite should I use?

 

[MAGUA]

Blue Loctite is what i use on my base screws and action screws.

 

[bluto77]

What should I torque it to?

And is there anything else in particular I need to watch out for?

 

[MAGUA]

I torque my base screws 25 inch pds. What stock do you have on your rifle ?

 

[bluto77]

I'm going to put an AICS 1.5 on it. Why? Will that have an effect on the rail?

 

[MAGUA]

No, The torque setting on the action screws might be an issue depending on the type of stock you have on the rifle. To play it safe start at about 40 inch pounds and work up in .5 increments.

 

[bluto77]

Oh. I'm familiar with the torque settings for the action screws, and there's no shortage of opinions about which setting is best!!! I just needed to know about the scope mounting rail. I appreciate the input though.

 

[apf383]

Blue Loctite here as well.