Action screw torque

[Bryan Z.]

 

[SeabeeKen]

I recall someone else doing action screw torque testing on a Savage rifle. He concluded that 60 in/lb on the front screw and 25 in/lb on the back was optimal. He also said tighten the front first

 

[ShtrRdy]

@Bryan Z. Thank you for taking this test a little further. Would you please consider changing the video view to a less 'wide angle' / ' Fish Eye' view?

Thank You -- Todd

 

[JFrank]

Thanks Bryan, I’ll check mine for sure.

 

[Bryan Z.]

@Bryan Z. Thank you for taking this test a little further. Would you please consider changing the video view to a less 'wide angle' / ' Fish Eye' view?

Thank You -- Todd

I’ve tried by I can’t get my GoPro to narrow the angle in video format. I have a very old GoPro. I do want to get a new one that can narrow the view though so it’s on the list.

 

[DirtySteve]

I watched the video, and had read the article about the guy torquing down the Savage. I have a new Bartlien 300 WSM barrel that I was doing seating depth testing on. So I loosened the screws and tightened the front to 60 and the rear to 25. I only had a single bad group at the shortest seating depth. The first group only had two shots as I messed up and seated one too deep. But wow I was impressed.

 

[Texas Solo]

Brian, I have a Savage #12 FTR in 308.
I've put it in a McMillan stock. 3 pillars, not bedded. I'm at 30 for screw torque.
Getting groups of .350 consistently.

Will going as high as 60 on torque damage the pillars or stock?

 

[Hoot]

How about stocks with an aluminum bedding block? I have several.

Hoot

 

[Bryan Z.]

Brian, I have a Savage #12 FTR in 308.
I've put it in a McMillan stock. 3 pillars, not bedded. I'm at 30 for screw torque.
Getting groups of .350 consistently.

Will going as high as 60 on torque damage the pillars or stock?

I highly doubt it. I’m at 65 on my pillar bedded Mac and have been for years with no observable damage.

 

[Bryan Z.]

How about stocks with an aluminum bedding block? I have several.

Hoot

I have not tested one of those so sorry I cannot say. Perhaps try shooting a few 5-shot groups at various setting to see if there is a sweet spot. If you do, please report back here so we can see the results.

 

[wkdickinson]

My Savage "target" action (6 Dasher) is in a McRee chassis. I tighten both screws to 60 inch pounds - works great!