Guard Screw Torque

[hoz53]

I dont use one but I also do it everyday. Nothing wrong with torquing if your more comfortable.

ok thanks

 

[Pappy42]

i have a wheeler torque wrench I use. I cant tighten stuff by hand or Ill strip the bolt or screw everytime, I over tighten everytime on accident... I set the wrench on 50 and tighten everything to that as it feels good and snug enough, and aint bad to take out when need be

Yeah buddy! Farmer tight with a long cheater bar is just right! I wish that I could get over that.

 

[222 rem]

I am wondering what people use for guard screw torque on rifles (R700 ect) I have done searches on this and come up with a variety of specs so i wonder what the thinking is here. Thanks

A quick 10-32 80ksi is calculated to require 37.99 inch pounds

 

[centershot]

My Savage screws are 1/4 x 28. I am going to take my best load and shoot with 50 inch pounds on the front and start at 10 on the back and go up 10 inch pounds at a time up to 40. Anxious to see how this works. I am getting two shots in one hole and the third out.