1970, Wood Stock, ADL, Action torque specs?

[Charlie112]

This rifle is as described in the title, I purchased it from a neighbor who used it for his all-around rifle, muskrats, varmints and things he didn't like on his farm... I took it down to clean it and adjust the trigger .... anyway, I read a couple of different numbers on the action bolt torque, what is the spec for wood stock, no pillars, all original.
Thanks, Charlie112

 

[mark5pt56]

I would say 30-35 inch pounds max.

 

[Charlie112]

I have read on a couple of sites they are quoting 15 lbs.,,,, that sounds lite… you might be correct,,, I would just like to make sure before I take it to the bench…Thanks

 

[Mike Casselton]

On the center screw, just enough torque to keep it from coming out. It's only a 10-32, so 15 in/lb is about correct. 30-40 in/lb is all you'll need for the 1/4×28 front and rear.
Otherwise, you'll just crush the wood.

Remember, this is inch pounds, not pound/feet.

 

[Charlie112]

On the center screw, just enough torque to keep it from coming out. It's only a 10-32, so 15 in/lb is about correct. 30-40 in/lb is all you'll need for the 1/4×28 front and rear.
Otherwise, you'll just crush the wood.

Remember, this is inch pounds, not pound/feet.

Thanks,,, understand the inch pounds etc..

 

[FuhQ]

This rifle is as described in the title, I purchased it from a neighbor who used it for his all-around rifle, muskrats, varmints and things he didn't like on his farm... I took it down to clean it and adjust the trigger .... anyway, I read a couple of different numbers on the action bolt torque, what is the spec for wood stock, no pillars, all original.
Thanks, Charlie112

If it's been bedded, 45 inch-pounds MAX. If the stock is in great shape, and you want to keep the rifle original, I'd have a smith epoxy in a set of aluminum pillars and skim-bed the action, then you can torque them up to 65 inch-pounds. It will also help keep the stock from splitting at the screw holes, every time you loosen and tighten the screws for removal.

 

[chevy_man]

Reasonably tight with a screwdriver.

Only ones I've messed with were all bedded, so they were reliable and never moved zero in and out of the stock.

 

[Charlie112]

Well,, this rifle will not group,, throws a big loop on the target…. I am going to have the smith look at the barrel, being as it is a 1970 production, I might need to throw a barrel on the old girl…the barrel looks slick on the inside…...my scope and mounts are good,,, I was making sure I had checked the action .. Thanks,,,

 

[Haney]

Torque to 30 inch pounds, if it still does not group try 35 . If that does not help I would look elsewhere for the problem .

 

[FuhQ]

Well,, this rifle will not group,, throws a big loop on the target…. I am going to have the smith look at the barrel, being as it is a 1970 production, I might need to throw a barrel on the old girl…the barrel looks slick on the inside…...my scope and mounts are good,,, I was making sure I had checked the action .. Thanks,,,

What cartridge is it chambered for? If it’s like a .220 Swift or .22-250, .243, or something like that, it might be completely shot-out. Despite being short-actions, those are a few of the known barrel-burners of yesteryear. Even more likely chance if it’s a .25-06, .264 WinMag, or something along those lines.

 

[Mike Casselton]

Also, check the forend tip for a slight bump to press against the barrel.
I've removed it from every 700 I've owned with the exception of a Classic 250 Savage.
In all cases, the accuracy improved.

 

[Charlie112]

Also, check the forend tip for a slight bump to press against the barrel.
I've removed it from every 700 I've owned with the exception of a Classic 250 Savage.
In all cases, the accuracy improved.

Yes.. I saw that when I was inspecting the stock,, I will remove the high spot,,, on this stock it is located on top of the swivel stud. This rifle should shoot,,, the gentleman that owned it had it tuned in… I am setting here this a.m. picking my small brain on why this is a mess on the bench…. the removal of the hump will be a good start…Thanks!!

 

[Charlie112]

What cartridge is it chambered for? If it’s like a .220 Swift or .22-250, .243, or something like that, it might be completely shot-out. Despite being short-actions, those are a few of the known barrel-burners of yesteryear. Even more likely chance if it’s a .25-06, .264 WinMag, or something along those lines.

Sorry, I just read your post,, 243… The rifling looks super small in the barrel… the smith has a bore scope,, I have another adl, 1966, 22/250… it shoots , strong barrel ….. I will post when I find the gremlin. Charlie 112

 

[Mike Casselton]

Most 243 diameter barrels are 243/236, so the lands are very short