Ive got a rem700 that I need to tourq into my mcrees chassis, the base and scope into rings. Should I take it to a gunsmith or is this something I can do with vehicle tourqe renches that are in inch pounds?
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Do it yourself. 65 in lb on the chassis action screws. If you're running good rings and base I torque both the base screws and ring caps to 20 in lb and usually most mfg rings are 55-60 in lb on the cross bolt of the ring. JUst
make sure you're using the right torque wrench.
make sure you're using the right torque wrench.
go ahead and invest in a quality single or set of torque wrenches. You will use them many times if you are into precision shooting.
I have a 65 in/lb Seekonk T handle for the action screws and cross bolt on my rings
I use a UTICA t-30 torque screwdriver for everything else. It is adjustable from 0-30 in/lbs.
Both of these can be picked up fairly reasonably if you watch ebay.
Borka makes a good set. the Wheeler FAT wrench is the cheapest I would consider.
Just remember...you are dealing with INCH pounds. NOT foot pounds.
I have a 65 in/lb Seekonk T handle for the action screws and cross bolt on my rings
I use a UTICA t-30 torque screwdriver for everything else. It is adjustable from 0-30 in/lbs.
Both of these can be picked up fairly reasonably if you watch ebay.
Borka makes a good set. the Wheeler FAT wrench is the cheapest I would consider.
Just remember...you are dealing with INCH pounds. NOT foot pounds.
i'm cheap and did alot of "feels right" torquing, but i bought a FAT wrench last year when it was on sale at midway. glad i did, it's nice to have one around to know everything is just so.
if you have some time to shop around you can pick one up for under 50.00, and with a coupon and other purchases, it lowers it more. after a few trips to the smith, and if he actually charges you for something this simple, the wrench will pay itself off in no time. already putting $ into the mcree, what's another 50.00 and you get to use it on everything.
65lbs is the milspec / rule of thumb for the aftermarket synthetics, but will damage a wood stock.
what i got from remington, weaver, and other places:
"Thank you for your inquiry. Ring caps have a torque spec of 10-15 in. lbs. and cross bolts use a torque of 35-40 in. lbs. Bases are usually affixed with 15-20 in. lbs.
Thanks for thinking of Weaver
JR
Weaver Technical Services
Presently, Remington’ website is offering a spec of “no more than 45 in/lbs” on the action screws of the 700 VS and 10-15 in/lbs on the standard 700. In the past we have garnered guard screw specs from Weatherby (65 in/lbs), Winchester (25 in/lbs), and HS Precision (45 in/lbs). I expect that all of these specifications are potentially subject to change when production changes are made during any retooling or redesign. It has always been my opinion that having a consistent torque on the action screws is more important than the number of foot lbs."
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if you have some time to shop around you can pick one up for under 50.00, and with a coupon and other purchases, it lowers it more. after a few trips to the smith, and if he actually charges you for something this simple, the wrench will pay itself off in no time. already putting $ into the mcree, what's another 50.00 and you get to use it on everything.
65lbs is the milspec / rule of thumb for the aftermarket synthetics, but will damage a wood stock.
what i got from remington, weaver, and other places:
"Thank you for your inquiry. Ring caps have a torque spec of 10-15 in. lbs. and cross bolts use a torque of 35-40 in. lbs. Bases are usually affixed with 15-20 in. lbs.
Thanks for thinking of Weaver
JR
Weaver Technical Services
Presently, Remington’ website is offering a spec of “no more than 45 in/lbs” on the action screws of the 700 VS and 10-15 in/lbs on the standard 700. In the past we have garnered guard screw specs from Weatherby (65 in/lbs), Winchester (25 in/lbs), and HS Precision (45 in/lbs). I expect that all of these specifications are potentially subject to change when production changes are made during any retooling or redesign. It has always been my opinion that having a consistent torque on the action screws is more important than the number of foot lbs."
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Newb here with a newb question. I have a craftsman in/lbs torque wrench. While I understand that this probably isn't the ideal tool for the job it should suffice until I have the coin to drop on a more suitable wrench set. I am I correct in this presumption?
