scope ring torque

[commandodds]

I just purchased 30mm rings from Precision Quest Products for my 2500X on dovetail. No torque specs came with. Wondering what torque is recommended.

 

[std7mag]

I usually do 18lbin.

 

[doclu60]

Torque will be different on the base side and the cap side. I agree with post #2 on caps but go no more than 25"lbs on base screws.

Scott

 

[JFrank]

I believe this set of written recommendations came with the Wheeler fat wrench.

 

[std7mag]

Notice it says "lubricated".

I "lubricate" mine with the purple Loctite #222.

 

[ddkearney]

If lacking a good torque wrench, just hold the short side of a L-shaped allen wrench to turn in the cap screws with one hand; pretty hard to overtighten this way.

 

[justinp61]

I normally torque rings to 15 inch pounds.

 

[coldboreshot]

I just purchased 30mm rings from Precision Quest Products for my 2500X on dovetail. No torque specs came with. Wondering what torque is recommended.

Consult the Precision Products for their recommendation.