XLR chassis nut getting loose

[harry_x1]

Hi all...I recently assembled a rifle with these parts 1) XLR chassis 2) TL3 action 3) PVA barrell.

The rifle shoots a quarter MOA. The chassis was bolted on to the action with two screws (one in handgrip and second underneath the action). This is the second time, after a match that I have noticed one of the nuts become loose.

What is the solution for this issue? Should I use some thread locker compound or explore bedding the action or just keep tightening after every match or something else...

Will appreciate advice from experienced folks.

 

[hafejd30]

If it was me I’d put a dab of blue loctite on there and torque it. No scientific reasons or think it’s the best option but that’s where I’d start if it was my problem

 

[OREGUN]

What torque value are you using on the action screws?

 

[harry_x1]

What torque value are you using on the action screws?

just using my judgement...I should probably use a torque wrench...do you have some idea on what torque to use?

 

[OREGUN]

65 inch pounds. It’s possible/likely you aren’t torquing them appropriately. Definitely get/borrow a torque wrench and try that before you use loc-tite. Usually proper torque is a better bet than glue. If that fails, a bit of blue loctite won’t hurt or you could reach out to XLR and see what they say. They have great customer support.
@XLR

 

[hafejd30]

65 inch pounds. It’s possible/likely you aren’t torquing them appropriately. Definitely get/borrow a torque wrench and try that before you use loc-tite. Usually proper torque is a better bet than glue. If that fails, a bit of blue loctite won’t hurt or you could reach out to XLR and see what they say. They have great customer support.
@XLR

This ^

My response was assuming you torqued to recommended setting and it won’t hold. Properly torque and try that first

 

[Bacarrat]

When I read the title, I thought the OP was talking about the nut behind the rifle.

 

[harry_x1]

When I read the title, I thought the OP was talking about the nut behind the rifle.

Yes, in general To every faggot a freedom loving american is a nut case.