Rifle Scopes Low torque driver suggestion needed

[CMOS]

Hi all. This is my first post here, thought I'd say hi.

I've got a Nightforce scope, and the instructions say that the interior screws inside the turrets for the zero-stop should be tightened to 4 in-ozs or 3.75 in-ozs.

Does anyone actually use a torque screwdriver to do that to spec? I'd be interested to know if there is a reasonably priced option.

Or do you all just make it "kinda tight" using a standard key? It would seem that they don't need to be prefect since they aren't directly bearing recoil forces.

Thanks!

 

[Switchblade]

Re: Low torque driver suggestion needed

Seekonk "#(that's INCH POUND)

 

[radmcg]

Re: Low torque driver suggestion needed

midway sells Wheeless and brownells sell their own. I have the brownells and love it. Adjustable over a wide range and rock solid.

 

[ORD]

Re: Low torque driver suggestion needed

None of the drivers mentioned by the above will read as low as 4 in/oz (1/4 of an in/lb). That is an INSANELY LOW amount of torque.

I would personally use an allen key and lightly finger-tighten it. You don't need a torque wrench for that job.

 

[Carnivore]

Re: Low torque driver suggestion needed

The Engineering answer to your question:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?...amp;dir=catalog

The real answer is an allen wrench with a very light touch.

Being a Professional Engineer I have both, although my torques screw driver is a different range.

 

[KYS]

Re: Low torque driver suggestion needed

the FAT WRENCH is great for the money, but my company has worked with MATCO and SNAP ON tools for so long that I mostly by from them.

 

[CMOS]

Re: Low torque driver suggestion needed

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would personally use an allen key and lightly finger-tighten it. You don't need a torque wrench for that job. </div></div>

Yep... that's what I'm thinking all do.

Thanks for the replies!

 

[Quack]

Re: Low torque driver suggestion needed

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Carnivore</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Engineering answer to your question:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?...amp;dir=catalog
</div></div>

that's what i have/use

 

[Bluejazz]

Re: Low torque driver suggestion needed

Just use your fingers, and don't go crazy tightening it down. Just snug it up.

 

[jwp475]

Re: Low torque driver suggestion needed

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Quack</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Carnivore</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Engineering answer to your question:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?...amp;dir=catalog
</div></div>

that's what i have/use </div></div>


Very good.. I have a couple by Mac Tools good as well IMHO

 

[KYS]

Re: Low torque driver suggestion needed

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CMOS</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would personally use an allen key and lightly finger-tighten it. You don't need a torque wrench for that job. </div></div>

Yep... that's what I'm thinking all do.

Thanks for the replies! </div></div>

you have a built in torque wrench in your hand?

GO GO Gadget finger!!!

Seriously though.... get a torque wrench in a screwdriver form. its a valuable tool that over time will pay for itself.

 

[BasraBoy]

Re: Low torque driver suggestion needed

CMOS

If you RTM, the Nightforce Zero Stop should be torqued to 5 inch pounds...NOT inch ounces.

Hope this helps?