Old dog learns something new.................

[Fishjager]

I was having some problems with mounting a set of Optilock rings on my new to me Sako. Mainly in the area of torque with the screws. The ring screws only take 15 inch pounds. I have a FAT torque wrench, and a Fix it Stick as well. But I just don't trust the torque setting on either one. I was telling my friend Randy aka Big_Daddy about it. He said you idiot just buy a Vortex torque screwdriver. I thought yeah right, I have two torque wrenches for inch pounds already. I said okay how about letting me check out yours? He said fine. Well I must admit I was totally blown away by this tool. It worked great and even released it's pressure when the setting was reached. WOW, it actually works. Hello Amazon! Mine arrived today. Thanks Randy you are a great salesman. They are more expensive now compared to when he bought his. $134.00 on Amazon. But well worth the headaces and ability to stop seeing stripped screw heads. ( Just a FYI for you guys.) Oh yeah they are a lot more comfortable to use. Kudos to Vortex. It even comes with their lifetime warranty.

 

[ShtrRdy]

How do you know the torque result is more accurate than what you were getting?

 

[IHMSA]

I've checked several Fix It Sticks torque tools on a calibrated Digitool Electronic Torque Tester and they were spot on.

 

[dthomas]

I have the same question as ShtrRdy

 

[Fishjager]

With my Fix it sticks I can never hear the click for one. On my 4 in pound adapter you really cannot hear it, also it keeps on turning with no hesitation. This is especially frustrating with working with Nightforce scopes setting the zero stop, because the torque spec in 4 pounds on the turret. What I am saying guys is I prefer the Vortex torque wrench because of ease of operation. I was just posting this because I like it, you can like and trust your Fixit sticks and FAT wrenches. Good for you and your decision. I just found something I think is easier for me.