For Ruger's own recommendations on action screw torquing, download a manual direct from them:
http://www.ruger.com/service/productHistory.html#
Click the appropriate category.
You'll get a pop-up window showing serial number ranges for years of production.
At the top of the new window, there is a link to download a manual for the rifle (.pdf format).
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A barrel that is not free floated is not automatically inaccurate. There are lots of very accurate rifles with pressure bedded barrels. The key is how the pressure is applied.
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He speaks the truth. ^
I have 3 pressure-bedded barrels. They are my best shooters.