I have found a few different answers with my searches. I trust the answers I get here. My question is this.... What is the torque setting for a barrel into the action on a Remington 700? I have read 35 foot pounds up to 100 foot pounds. What say the Hide community?? thanks in advance.
Gunsmithing torque for remington 700 barrel
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Re: torque for remington 700 barrel
If you are using the factory supplied aluminum floor plate don’t go higher than 45 inch pounds or galling/cracking can occur. I generally stay around 38-40. If you are using an aftermarket like badger or the like, 65 inch pounds is fine.
If you are using the factory supplied aluminum floor plate don’t go higher than 45 inch pounds or galling/cracking can occur. I generally stay around 38-40. If you are using an aftermarket like badger or the like, 65 inch pounds is fine.
Re: torque for remington 700 barrel
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Niles Coyote</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you are using the factory supplied aluminum floor plate don’t go higher than 45 inch pounds or galling/cracking can occur. I generally stay around 38-40. If you are using an aftermarket like badger or the like, 65 inch pounds is fine. </div></div>
Wha the hell does the floorplate have to do with the torque on the barrel/action?
There was a big discussion on this matter over on "benchrest Central", Wanna know what the experts said? "It don't matter". Some even said hand tight. Me, I just snug them up.
Now let's hear from the garage mechanics.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Niles Coyote</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you are using the factory supplied aluminum floor plate don’t go higher than 45 inch pounds or galling/cracking can occur. I generally stay around 38-40. If you are using an aftermarket like badger or the like, 65 inch pounds is fine. </div></div>
Wha the hell does the floorplate have to do with the torque on the barrel/action?
There was a big discussion on this matter over on "benchrest Central", Wanna know what the experts said? "It don't matter". Some even said hand tight. Me, I just snug them up.
Now let's hear from the garage mechanics.
Re: torque for remington 700 barrel
I think he is talking about barrel torque (ft. lbs) not the torque on the action bolts (inch pounds).
This question comes up a lot here and generally it seems like hiders are torquing their barrels between 50lbs (switch barrels) and 100lbs (field rifles). I don't think their is any magic number, the key is consistency and the thread compound (anti-seize) between the lug and barrel.
I would aim for around 75 ft. lbs and call it good.
I think he is talking about barrel torque (ft. lbs) not the torque on the action bolts (inch pounds).
This question comes up a lot here and generally it seems like hiders are torquing their barrels between 50lbs (switch barrels) and 100lbs (field rifles). I don't think their is any magic number, the key is consistency and the thread compound (anti-seize) between the lug and barrel.
I would aim for around 75 ft. lbs and call it good.
Re: torque for remington 700 barrel
You will find many different answers to this question.
This thread had a pretty good discussion on it: http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2359425
Hope it helps.
You will find many different answers to this question.
This thread had a pretty good discussion on it: http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2359425
Hope it helps.
Re: torque for remington 700 barrel
98.917562 yard pounds. EXACT- or no dice. Won't work, won't shoot. TRUST me on this, if you are NOT exact it could spin the barrel off and cause catosrophic perpendicular radial fractures of the crotchal region.
I have screwed a lot of barrels on, rebarrels with factory barrels, rebarrels with oem style prethreads, and done all of work to fit a custom barrel to a receiver and never once have I put one on via torque wrench.
You can count on .002 thread crush upon installation with a good 'thwack' on the handle of the action wrench. Others of course will disagree but it has worked for me for quite a number of years.
Specs like these are subjective to the smiff putting them together, some will be super critical, and others will lean towards agreeing with me.
98.917562 yard pounds. EXACT- or no dice. Won't work, won't shoot. TRUST me on this, if you are NOT exact it could spin the barrel off and cause catosrophic perpendicular radial fractures of the crotchal region.
I have screwed a lot of barrels on, rebarrels with factory barrels, rebarrels with oem style prethreads, and done all of work to fit a custom barrel to a receiver and never once have I put one on via torque wrench.
You can count on .002 thread crush upon installation with a good 'thwack' on the handle of the action wrench. Others of course will disagree but it has worked for me for quite a number of years.
Specs like these are subjective to the smiff putting them together, some will be super critical, and others will lean towards agreeing with me.
Re: torque for remington 700 barrel
98.917562 yard pounds. EXACT- or no dice. Won't work, won't shoot. TRUST me on this, if you are NOT exact it could spin the barrel off and cause catastrophic perpendicular radial fractures of the crotchal region.
LMAO. Thanks for the answers. I ended up torquing it to 35 ft. lbs and I wouldn't feel good about going higher. Nothing blew up the bolt functioned flawlessly. Looks like I just graduated to being a YOU TUBE gun smith. lol.
98.917562 yard pounds. EXACT- or no dice. Won't work, won't shoot. TRUST me on this, if you are NOT exact it could spin the barrel off and cause catastrophic perpendicular radial fractures of the crotchal region.
LMAO. Thanks for the answers. I ended up torquing it to 35 ft. lbs and I wouldn't feel good about going higher. Nothing blew up the bolt functioned flawlessly. Looks like I just graduated to being a YOU TUBE gun smith. lol.
Re: torque for remington 700 barrel
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gundoktr</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Niles Coyote</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you are using the factory supplied aluminum floor plate don’t go higher than 45 inch pounds or galling/cracking can occur. I generally stay around 38-40. If you are using an aftermarket like badger or the like, 65 inch pounds is fine. </div></div>
Wha the hell does the floorplate have to do with the torque on the barrel/action?
There was a big discussion on this matter over on "benchrest Central", Wanna know what the experts said? "It don't matter". Some even said hand tight. Me, I just snug them up.
Now let's hear from the garage mechanics. </div></div>
I miss read the question, disregard my post.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gundoktr</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Niles Coyote</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you are using the factory supplied aluminum floor plate don’t go higher than 45 inch pounds or galling/cracking can occur. I generally stay around 38-40. If you are using an aftermarket like badger or the like, 65 inch pounds is fine. </div></div>
Wha the hell does the floorplate have to do with the torque on the barrel/action?
There was a big discussion on this matter over on "benchrest Central", Wanna know what the experts said? "It don't matter". Some even said hand tight. Me, I just snug them up.
Now let's hear from the garage mechanics. </div></div>
I miss read the question, disregard my post.
Re: torque for remington 700 barrel
Right hand twist tightens when you shoot it. I just put mine on hand tight.
Right hand twist tightens when you shoot it. I just put mine on hand tight.
Re: torque for remington 700 barrel
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Niles Coyote</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gundoktr</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Niles Coyote</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you are using the factory supplied aluminum floor plate don’t go higher than 45 inch pounds or galling/cracking can occur. I generally stay around 38-40. If you are using an aftermarket like badger or the like, 65 inch pounds is fine. </div></div>
Wha the hell does the floorplate have to do with the torque on the barrel/action?
There was a big discussion on this matter over on "benchrest Central", Wanna know what the experts said? "It don't matter". Some even said hand tight. Me, I just snug them up.
Now let's hear from the garage mechanics. </div></div>
I miss read the question, disregard my post. </div></div>
I kinda figgered that, just trying to be a smart azz
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Niles Coyote</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gundoktr</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Niles Coyote</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you are using the factory supplied aluminum floor plate don’t go higher than 45 inch pounds or galling/cracking can occur. I generally stay around 38-40. If you are using an aftermarket like badger or the like, 65 inch pounds is fine. </div></div>
Wha the hell does the floorplate have to do with the torque on the barrel/action?
There was a big discussion on this matter over on "benchrest Central", Wanna know what the experts said? "It don't matter". Some even said hand tight. Me, I just snug them up.
Now let's hear from the garage mechanics. </div></div>
I miss read the question, disregard my post. </div></div>
I kinda figgered that, just trying to be a smart azz
