Stock Torque Specs

[engineman]

I just changed the original stock on a Marlin 917 to a thumbhole stock and would like to know the torque specs for the action screws and which one to tighten first. Should the barrel be free floated?

 

[hugo121175]

Re: Stock Torque Specs

Yes, Free floating is a must. There should be enough space in between the barrel and stock to allow a dollar bill folded in half to pass thru.
I would tighten the foward action screw first, and work my way back. (Do not torque any of the screws until all screws are hand tight!)
Wood, Fiberglass, or Synthetic without pillar bedding: 40"lbs
Wood, Fiberglass, or Synthetic with pillar bedding: 65"lbs


Hugo

 

[MSG]

Re: Stock Torque Specs

Hmmm, I'm not sure if Marlin and Savage use different torque specs, but I thought that Savage says to torque to 18 in lbs for their action screws.

 

[CSS]

Re: Stock Torque Specs

I usually start with 25in lbs on 22lr's. Sometime I go up or down a little once I am at the range. One of my 10/22 likes 18.