Ruger 77/22 Action Screws

[Grimmy]

I recently sent an email to Ruger inquiring about the torque setting on the action screw of their 77/22.
Today I received this response.

 

[ArtinNC]

I'll have to try that . Going to the range Monday and I'll give that a try.

 

[Grimmy]

I'll have to try that . Going to the range Monday and I'll give that a try.

Personally I think 50 inch/pound is too excessive. I think 20-25 is more the norm and 30 would be my max.

 

[jds holler]

Well, that's better than the old M77s which were FREAKING 95 POUNDS!! jd

 

[ArtinNC]

I'll not go he 50 inch /pounds . I'm talking about the rear screw . Hand tightened and back off 1/8 turn . I don't know about that .