Gunsmithing Wilson T.R.I.M handguard barrel nut torque

[NavyshooterM40]

I installed the Wilson handguard but could not get the barrel nut to line up until I torqued it to 70 ft-lbs. The spec on the instruction sheet is 30 to 50 ft-lbs. I tried all the combinations with the nut and shim but could not get it to line up on the Aero Precision upper. Any issue with exceeding the spec. I know other specs call out up to 70 ft-lbs.
Thanks

 

[B y r o n]

I know that this pertains to mil spec assembly but;

"The mil-spec tightening technique is as follows: Torque to 35 foot-pounds. Loosen. Torque again to 35 foot-pounds. Loosen again. Torque past 35 foot-pounds, until the next hole in the nut aligns with the gas-tube hole in the receiver, but do not exceed 80 foot-pounds."

So as long as you're below 80 I'd say you're good.