Rifle Scopes torquing ring screws
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Re: torquing ring screws
For the rings I would go 15 inch pounds minimum, 25 inch pounds maximum.
For the rings I would go 15 inch pounds minimum, 25 inch pounds maximum.
Re: torquing ring screws
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Badshot308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Per the Wheeler FAT wrench instructions, it's 10-15 inch pounds, not foot pounds, for aluminun rings and 15-20 inch pounds for steel rings. If in doubt, contact the manufacturer of the rings. </div></div>
ya IP i knew that not FP.... hmm i have been eyeing up a seekonk torque wrench and though this might be the way to go
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Badshot308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Per the Wheeler FAT wrench instructions, it's 10-15 inch pounds, not foot pounds, for aluminun rings and 15-20 inch pounds for steel rings. If in doubt, contact the manufacturer of the rings. </div></div>
ya IP i knew that not FP.... hmm i have been eyeing up a seekonk torque wrench and though this might be the way to go
Re: torquing ring screws
The inch pound settings I quoted were from Seekins Rings. Each manufacture will vary a little. Too tight is bad as you can damage your scope or strip out the screw. Too lose is obviously bad as your scope can move. So long as you are consistant and stay in that range, it not really too critical where in that range you set the tension at.
Glen suggests 15 inch pounds for his bases.
If you are looking for a wrench, go with the Borka MG3-SRA it has everything you would need for your rifle. I can't believe I have lived this long without the Borka wrench.
The inch pound settings I quoted were from Seekins Rings. Each manufacture will vary a little. Too tight is bad as you can damage your scope or strip out the screw. Too lose is obviously bad as your scope can move. So long as you are consistant and stay in that range, it not really too critical where in that range you set the tension at.
Glen suggests 15 inch pounds for his bases.
If you are looking for a wrench, go with the Borka MG3-SRA it has everything you would need for your rifle. I can't believe I have lived this long without the Borka wrench.
Re: torquing ring screws
Check with the manufacturer of the rings/mount because each one seems to have their own ideas/recommendations on torque for both ring-to-base and ring cap screws.
Check with the manufacturer of the rings/mount because each one seems to have their own ideas/recommendations on torque for both ring-to-base and ring cap screws.
Re: torquing ring screws
Do you guys ever have your "clicker" style torque wrenches calibrated? Back when I used TW's on a daily basis I had them calibrated every 3 months or so. I use a beam style now, a little more awkward but accurate.
Do you guys ever have your "clicker" style torque wrenches calibrated? Back when I used TW's on a daily basis I had them calibrated every 3 months or so. I use a beam style now, a little more awkward but accurate.
Re: torquing ring screws
Directly from Seekins Precision
Torque spec:
Cap screws 15-25 INCH lbs.
Clamp screws 55 INCH lbs.
NF Clamp screw is 65 inch lbs
Directly from Seekins Precision
Torque spec:
Cap screws 15-25 INCH lbs.
Clamp screws 55 INCH lbs.
NF Clamp screw is 65 inch lbs
