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Rifle Scopes Weaver 6-hole ring torque specs?

DEDON45

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I finally got my Vortex Viper PST in today, and I'm in the process of mounting the scope on my rifle. I have already mounted the Picatinny 1 piece mount on my Savage, torqued to the specs in the package. THe rings, however, do not specify a torque for the ring screws or the crossbar clamp nut.

I did make a mistake when I ordered the rings -- I ordered standard Weaver Tactical Rings (instead of picatinny), but they should work as long as I butt the crossbars up against the back of the rail lugs. I've seen online where 20 inch-lbs is about right for the ring clamp screws (in general) ... but I'm mostly seeing people cite around 60 inch-lbs for the crossbar nut... that just seems awful tight (maybe that spec is for a true picatinny ring?)... anyone have the official word from Weaver (could not find it on their website).
 
Re: Weaver 6-hole ring torque specs?

I had a set I got before they made the Picatinny spec ring. Looking at the small crossbolt, I e-mailed them about this, they were quite prompt with a reply, I believe it was 35in/lbs.