How much torque

[MOShooter]

I have a set of Talley one piece rings and bases how many ft lbs should I tighten the screws to? I looked on their website and can't find any info.

 

[Toby Bradshaw]

http://www.talleyscoperings.com/faq.html

 

[Keith Glasscock]

You might be better served in in lbs..

 

[Lapua40X]

7. Torque recommendations: For the lightweight alloy mounts: 20-25 in-lb for the base, 17 in-lb for the rings. Steel: bases 20-25 in-lb. Fixed rings, bottom screw 35 in-lb, top screw 17-24 in-lb. Detachable rings: large bottom screw 35 in-lb, small bottom screws 30 in-lb, top screws 17-24 in-lb. We do not recommend using Loctite but if you choose to do so then we recommend that you use a NON-permanent kind of Loctite.

(from their site at: http://www.talleyscoperings.com/faq.html

You'll need a GOOD quality inch pound torque wrench to do the job properly.

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/general-gunsmith-tools/wrenches/general-wrenches/scope-ring-torque-wrench-prod23322.aspx

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/general-gunsmith-tools/wrenches/general-wrenches/nightforce-torque-wrench-prod41176.aspx