Torque Settings for Wooden Stocks
The maximum torque that should be used on wooden stocked Remington 700 rifles is 15-inch per pound.
Torque Settings for Synthetic Stocks
Forty-five inch per pound is recommended by Remington as the maximum torque for action screws on Model 700 rifles with synthetic stocks.
Torque Settings for Composite Stocks
The actions on Model 700 rifles equipped with a composite stock can be tightly secured with a maximum torque of 65-inch per pound.