Scope ring torx size?

[robbor]

Anyone know the torx size for the tps and Warne maxima. Both take the same torx. But the torx key doesn't say the size. I want to get a few good bits for my torque screwdriver. The screws are 6/32 I believe

 

[hoz53]

Anyone know the torx size for the tps and Warne maxima. Both take the same torx. But the torx key doesn't say the size. I want to get a few good bits for my torque screwdriver. The screws are 6/32 I believe

usually they are 10 or 15-- get some of each

 

[Kracken McGraw]

15

 

[Unkl Chuck]

I think 15 is what you need, but as Hoz said, get several of each. Bits are cheap, keep a good selection on hand.
I've been using mostly Chapman or Brownell's.

 

[Hotshot]

I just checked Warne, Leupold,Burris, and an unknown brand.
All 15

 

[TheOtherZilla]

I just went to ACE and bought 2 in the proper size. 15 I believe. Put one in my gun room, one in my truck

 

[Dusty Stevens]

You need t10 and t15

 

[Kittitas George]

Purchase good ones that aren't soft, I've had some that would twist under torque. I'm curious as to how much torque is proper and do the 'T' handle torque wrenches measure accurately.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Seekins are t25

 

[hoz53]

Purchase good ones that aren't soft, I've had some that would twist under torque. I'm curious as to how much torque is proper and do the 'T' handle torque wrenches measure accurately.

ive noticed the ones that are 10 are easy ro twist off even good quality bits. better to get the 15s

 

[PhilC]

Make sure they're not Torx plus which have rounded vs sharp "points". Just ran into this on my brother's rifle with SIG rings...

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Seekins are t25

Hey i got some rings that are t40 too

 

[6MMsteve]

Get the Wiha torx drivers they r a little better.

 

[std7mag]

I use a Wheeler Fat Wrench with Snap-On bits.

The Vortex & EGW rings i use are all T15

 

[markT]

T-15

 

[Kracken McGraw]

T-15
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I hate to disagree with something printed like that, but it might keep somebody out of trouble if they stop at 17-18 in/lb when tightening them against the scope tube.

 

[Kurz]

Get the Wiha torx drivers they r a little better.

These are what I've been using for a long time:


The radius on the top of the handle fits the palm of my hand making it easier to spin a screw into parts. Shorter is better in most cases but there are some situations where the longer shank is required. Easy to keep track of with the handle having the size printed on each. These are available in sets from Amazon and several major tool suppliers.

I store these on my tool pegboard using the dual arm holders:



Also usable for the smaller hammers like the chaser hammers.

These Wiha work better for most of the situations I run into. I did use the Brownells set for a while but I like the individual drivers over the bits and magnetic handles.

 

[markT]

Wiha ( vee- ha) I thinks that's the way the Germans say it.. makes good stuff! Love their screwdrivers...

 

[Kurz]

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[LoganDon]

Get a whole hand full as my T-15 bits like to visit my 10mm sockets at an undisclosed location and neither ever come back.