Torque settings various rifle/scope parts

30cal_Fun · March 17, 2011, 01:14 PM

Hi,

I bought a torque wrench to be able to tighten the screws on my rifle properly.
I am sure this has been covered in various topics but couldn't find every single part and there seems to be a lot of disagreement on the exact settings for different rifle and scope parts. Also I don't know if there is a difference between the settings for a Remington 700 and a Mosin Nagant.
I have a mosin nagant with a reproduction PU scope and mount.
I also have a Remington 700 SPS varmint on which I intend to mount an old Redfield scope, 4-screw rings from the same period and a Jr base, I also have a walnut stock that will be pillar bedded.
So for both the Remington 700 and the Mosin Nagant: what torque settings do I need to tighten all the screws to? Action, base, rings, windage screws?

Here are some pictures of the the rifle and scope (no pictures of the Remington yet).

Pahoo · March 17, 2011, 02:31 PM

If you are familiar with the Wheeler torgue wrench or screw driver, it comes with a listing of torque setting for base and rings srews or at least what you are showing. Personally, I find the listed settings a bit hard or strong. See what other replies you get and I will follow-up with what Wheeler is llisting..

Be Safe !!!

30cal_Fun · March 17, 2011, 03:34 PM

I don't have the Wheeler Engineering one. The one I have is actually intended for bicycles but can adjust from 17 to about 200 inch pounds of force (2-24Nm actually), so it should be more than suitable for the range I need for firearms.

From what I know this is about what torque settings should be applied, but any input is welcome:
Action screws: 65 inlbs
Base screws: 30 inlbs
Ring screws: 15-20 inlbs
Windage screw(s): 45 or 65 inlbs (not sure, I see a lot of different values)

If anyone has the wheeler engineering settings, they are very welcome.

Pahoo · March 17, 2011, 04:09 PM

Here is what the Wheeler Fat Wrench is listing but don't take this as the last word or only reference. .....

Base screws; 30 In-Lbs.
Ring screws; Alum. ; 10-15 In-Lbs.
Ring screws; Steel.; 15-20 In-Lbs.
Windage srews; 30-40 In-Lbs.

There are other listing for Guard Screws that I won't bother to list at this time. ...

Good luck and;
Be Safe !!!

30cal_Fun · March 18, 2011, 06:59 AM

Thanks for the settings Pahoo.
I thought the windage screws took more, but then again, a modern picatiny rail is something different from and old steel Redfield base.

March 17, 2011, 03:34 PM	#3
30cal_Fun Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2010 Posts: 109	I don't have the Wheeler Engineering one. The one I have is actually intended for bicycles but can adjust from 17 to about 200 inch pounds of force (2-24Nm actually), so it should be more than suitable for the range I need for firearms. From what I know this is about what torque settings should be applied, but any input is welcome: Action screws: 65 inlbs Base screws: 30 inlbs Ring screws: 15-20 inlbs Windage screw(s): 45 or 65 inlbs (not sure, I see a lot of different values) If anyone has the wheeler engineering settings, they are very welcome. __________________ Gun control: The theory that people who are willing to ignore laws against rape, torture, kidnapping, theft, and murder will obey a law which prohibits them from owning a firearm.

March 18, 2011, 06:59 AM	#5
30cal_Fun Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2010 Posts: 109	Thanks for the settings Pahoo. I thought the windage screws took more, but then again, a modern picatiny rail is something different from and old steel Redfield base. __________________ Gun control: The theory that people who are willing to ignore laws against rape, torture, kidnapping, theft, and murder will obey a law which prohibits them from owning a firearm.

March 17, 2011, 02:31 PM	#2
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	If you are familiar with the Wheeler torgue wrench or screw driver, it comes with a listing of torque setting for base and rings srews or at least what you are showing. Personally, I find the listed settings a bit hard or strong. See what other replies you get and I will follow-up with what Wheeler is llisting.. Be Safe !!!

March 17, 2011, 04:09 PM	#4
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Here is what the Wheeler Fat Wrench is listing but don't take this as the last word or only reference. ..... Base screws; 30 In-Lbs. Ring screws; Alum. ; 10-15 In-Lbs. Ring screws; Steel.; 15-20 In-Lbs. Windage srews; 30-40 In-Lbs. There are other listing for Guard Screws that I won't bother to list at this time. ... Good luck and; Be Safe !!!