Action screws need ???? inch pounds of torque.

[TAJ45]

I've gathered some outstanding info re torque wrenches so now need to know what is std or a good starting place for action screws.

Would bedding pillar or otherwise make a difference?

Also scope bases and rings although I'd think that those aren't even close to a "critical" value..........but, what do I know?

 

[Hippy]

The Old School of thought was 50" lbs for Pillar bedded stocks- on wooden or UNBEDDED stocks I usually start with 25 Front and 20 rear--700 ADL and Winchester 70 the middle screw is just tight enough to take the slack out of the screw.

Just finished a Ruger American in 22 LR and it liked 15" lbs front and back

Good Luck

Jim

 

[M-61]

http://www.accurateshooter.com/technical-articles/savage-action-screw-torque-tuning/

 

[Clever]

I have always used 60 inch pounds on my aluminum bedded stocks, (H&S, Bell & Carlson etc..)