Marlin MR-7

RedSkyFarm · March 22, 2018, 09:46 PM

Hi all,
Recently picked up a Marlin MR-7 in 25-06. Wood stock. Appears to be the factory stock. Having trouble finding action screw torque values. Any help is appreciated.

Scorch · March 23, 2018, 01:53 AM

50-60 inch-lbs

RedSkyFarm · March 24, 2018, 07:47 AM

Thanks. We’ll see what that does.

RedSkyFarm · March 26, 2018, 07:24 AM

Initially, the action screws were loose. I torqued them to 35 in-lbs before I got a response here. It grouped right at 1”. Went to 50 in-lbs and it opened up to 1-1/2”. Where did you find the 50-60 in-lb spec? Wondering if something is wrong with the rifle or spec is closer to 30 in-lbs??

T. O'Heir · March 26, 2018, 12:08 PM

Hand screwdriver tight is good enough. You really don't require a torque wrench for a hunting rifle. Those kind of specs wouldn't be published by manufacturers anyway.
Mind you, if it's consistently shooting into an inch, that's where I'd leave it.

**4V50 Gary** · March 26, 2018, 12:54 PM

What T. O'Heir suggested. If you have it down to an inch, leave it alone.

RedSkyFarm · March 28, 2018, 07:21 AM

I backed it off. I’ll see if it comes back in next time I shoot it. Took it apart to adjust the trigger. Noticed slight contact between the end of the stock and barrel. Could have put too much pressure on the barrel. Will see how it does before getting rid of the pressure point. Thanks.

March 22, 2018, 09:46 PM	#1
RedSkyFarm Member Join Date: April 22, 2016 Location: New Mexico Posts: 52	Marlin MR-7 Hi all, Recently picked up a Marlin MR-7 in 25-06. Wood stock. Appears to be the factory stock. Having trouble finding action screw torque values. Any help is appreciated.

March 23, 2018, 01:53 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	50-60 inch-lbs __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

March 26, 2018, 12:08 PM	#5
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Hand screwdriver tight is good enough. You really don't require a torque wrench for a hunting rifle. Those kind of specs wouldn't be published by manufacturers anyway. Mind you, if it's consistently shooting into an inch, that's where I'd leave it. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

March 26, 2018, 12:54 PM	#6
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,829	What T. O'Heir suggested. If you have it down to an inch, leave it alone. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

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March 24, 2018, 07:47 AM	#3
RedSkyFarm Member Join Date: April 22, 2016 Location: New Mexico Posts: 52	Thanks. We’ll see what that does.

March 26, 2018, 07:24 AM	#4
RedSkyFarm Member Join Date: April 22, 2016 Location: New Mexico Posts: 52	Initially, the action screws were loose. I torqued them to 35 in-lbs before I got a response here. It grouped right at 1”. Went to 50 in-lbs and it opened up to 1-1/2”. Where did you find the 50-60 in-lb spec? Wondering if something is wrong with the rifle or spec is closer to 30 in-lbs??

March 28, 2018, 07:21 AM	#7
RedSkyFarm Member Join Date: April 22, 2016 Location: New Mexico Posts: 52	I backed it off. I’ll see if it comes back in next time I shoot it. Took it apart to adjust the trigger. Noticed slight contact between the end of the stock and barrel. Could have put too much pressure on the barrel. Will see how it does before getting rid of the pressure point. Thanks.