Just ordered a Borka Torque wrench.. How often do you check your scope rings, action screws etc etc for proper torqueness?
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Torqueness??? I like it.
Every time I go to the range. And I index the screws with red testors model paint so that if they move, I can see it.
Note that the torque values are also written on the rings so I don't have to 'remember' them.
Range toolkit...
Cheers,
Sirhr
Torqueness??? I like it.
Every time I go to the range. And I index the screws with red testors model paint so that if they move, I can see it.
Note that the torque values are also written on the rings so I don't have to 'remember' them.
Range toolkit...
Cheers,
Sirhr
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KYS338</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Not sure about your rings but most base nuts are torqued to 65 in/lbs </div></div>
Thats what I thought...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KYS338</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Not sure about your rings but most base nuts are torqued to 65 in/lbs </div></div>
Thats what I thought...
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The Seekonk wrench I got is for scope rings.... its 65in/lbs only
48 just doesnt seem like enough to me....
The Seekonk wrench I got is for scope rings.... its 65in/lbs only
48 just doesnt seem like enough to me....
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sirhrmechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Torqueness??? I like it.
Every time I go to the range. </div></div>
Do you loosen them before torquing them again at every range session? If not be prepared for some broken screws in your future.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sirhrmechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Torqueness??? I like it.
Every time I go to the range. </div></div>
Do you loosen them before torquing them again at every range session? If not be prepared for some broken screws in your future.
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Torque scope mounts/rings right the first time with some blue Loctite and don't worry about it unless you start to have unexplained changes/inconsistencies in POA/POI.
I also leave my action screws alone unless necessary to work on the gun. I do not as a SOP, loosen then retorque them before every shooting session. MHO/YMMV.
Torque scope mounts/rings right the first time with some blue Loctite and don't worry about it unless you start to have unexplained changes/inconsistencies in POA/POI.
I also leave my action screws alone unless necessary to work on the gun. I do not as a SOP, loosen then retorque them before every shooting session. MHO/YMMV.
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Thought this was a NO NO?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Reinman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Torque scope mounts/rings right the first time with some <span style="color: #FF0000">blue Loctite </span>and don't worry about it. </div></div>
Thought this was a NO NO?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Reinman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Torque scope mounts/rings right the first time with some <span style="color: #FF0000">blue Loctite </span>and don't worry about it. </div></div>
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sapper12b</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've always used a little blue loctite. Its a little insurance policy. </div></div>
This^
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sapper12b</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've always used a little blue loctite. Its a little insurance policy. </div></div>
This^
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Rob: No, I don't loosen. And as long as the paint indexing at the head doesn't change (it's indexed on both sides), I am not worried about breaking screws, either. If the head starts moving and the tip stays put... I know I have a problem.
But that is a very good point especially for folks running their screws close to the limits!
That said, about once a year, everything comes apart and gets checked. In fact... I am due in about a month before I leave on vacation...
Also, never broken a screw or had a ring slip. My POI also never moves. But all are possible if you over- or under-torque. That's why it's important to do it right and use a good tool.
For the folks mentioning 65 in/lbs. That's a pretty standard recommendation, but is just that -- a recommendation. And every maker has their own recommendation. My Ken Farrell rings/base recommend 50. I go a couple of pounds low. Other makers recommend more or less, depending on the design.
And with a light-recoiling .308 -- a heavyweight one at that -- combined with wide 4-screw rings that have a lot of bearing area, my torques are more than adequate.
As someone above said, YMMV. Know 'your' gear because the numbers for mine aren't the numbers for yours aren't the numbers for Rob01's.
My point in posting is to show some ideas for keeping tabs on your screws and for keeping your numbers straight.
Cheers and good points all.
Sirhr
Rob: No, I don't loosen. And as long as the paint indexing at the head doesn't change (it's indexed on both sides), I am not worried about breaking screws, either. If the head starts moving and the tip stays put... I know I have a problem.
But that is a very good point especially for folks running their screws close to the limits!
That said, about once a year, everything comes apart and gets checked. In fact... I am due in about a month before I leave on vacation...
Also, never broken a screw or had a ring slip. My POI also never moves. But all are possible if you over- or under-torque. That's why it's important to do it right and use a good tool.
For the folks mentioning 65 in/lbs. That's a pretty standard recommendation, but is just that -- a recommendation. And every maker has their own recommendation. My Ken Farrell rings/base recommend 50. I go a couple of pounds low. Other makers recommend more or less, depending on the design.
And with a light-recoiling .308 -- a heavyweight one at that -- combined with wide 4-screw rings that have a lot of bearing area, my torques are more than adequate.
As someone above said, YMMV. Know 'your' gear because the numbers for mine aren't the numbers for yours aren't the numbers for Rob01's.
My point in posting is to show some ideas for keeping tabs on your screws and for keeping your numbers straight.
Cheers and good points all.
Sirhr
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Man, Burris told me 30 on my ring to base torque value, but I can't say I've had a problem.
Thanks, now I can be even more paranoid whilst shooting.
Man, Burris told me 30 on my ring to base torque value, but I can't say I've had a problem.
Thanks, now I can be even more paranoid whilst shooting.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sirhrmechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For the folks mentioning 65 in/lbs. That's a pretty standard recommendation, but is just that -- a recommendation. <span style="color: #FF0000"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">And every maker has their own recommendation.</span></span></span> My Ken Farrell rings/base recommend 50. I go a couple of pounds low. Other makers recommend more or less, depending on the design.
Sirhr </div></div>
This can't be emphasized enough. Torque specifications/recommendations vary by manufacturer due to the screws provided with a set of rings/bases. Follow them closely!!!
I got a pair of Seekins rings from SWFA a few weeks back and accidentally set up my torque wrench for 65 in-lbs rather than the specified 55 in-lbs. The first screw snapped inside the rings and I was out for a week. Luckily they were Seekins so Glen and his crew took care of me(they have a customer for life here).
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sirhrmechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For the folks mentioning 65 in/lbs. That's a pretty standard recommendation, but is just that -- a recommendation. <span style="color: #FF0000"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">And every maker has their own recommendation.</span></span></span> My Ken Farrell rings/base recommend 50. I go a couple of pounds low. Other makers recommend more or less, depending on the design.
Sirhr </div></div>
This can't be emphasized enough. Torque specifications/recommendations vary by manufacturer due to the screws provided with a set of rings/bases. Follow them closely!!!
I got a pair of Seekins rings from SWFA a few weeks back and accidentally set up my torque wrench for 65 in-lbs rather than the specified 55 in-lbs. The first screw snapped inside the rings and I was out for a week. Luckily they were Seekins so Glen and his crew took care of me(they have a customer for life here).
