torque wrenches

[lpreddick]

i'm really into this pastime now. don't usually remove actions from stock after my gunsmith builds gun, but thinking about buying above so i can do this as well as be sure of the in-lbs i'm hand tightening scope ring screws etc. don't want to spend 'too much"....don't ask how much spent on last project but is really shoots. as always, thanks in advance.

 

[fdshuster]

Ipreddick: I picked up a used Snap-On 200 Ft. Lb. torque wrench from a retired auto mechanic, had it checked for accuracy (right on), and use it for my switch-barrels, torqueing to 65 Ft. lb. The Snap-on cost me $20.

For the scope ring screws and base mount screws I'm using the Borka tool for inch pounds.

Both work fine.

 

[wmdron]

IP, I bought a KD tools (made in USA) torsion type inch/pound wrench from Amazon for around $26 shipped. Certainly not in the same catagory as the Borka , but if you are looking for a cheapie that works fairly well to tie you over until you recover from your build... you can always throw it in your range bag when you move up later.

 

[dboyles]

Interesting timing. I ordered a Wiha 28506 10-50 in-lb driver today, along with some bits. I bought it for the same purpose as you describe. The less expensive tools didn't look like what I wanted, and having bought a Wiha hand tool before and been impressed, it seemed like a good choice. The driver was about $75 from Amazon. Obviously I can't give a review, but it's probably worth a look.

 

[Cakes]

Take a look at "Borka". Excellent quality and they make two versions, a driver type and a field "lever" type. The driver type has served me well for many years. Eric in DL

 

[johara1]

You need a inch pound one not foot pounds for scope rings and action screws. I have one from Brownells and it's good as any.......jim

 

[chris@so]

seekonk....all I need are 68inch pounds and 25inch pounds for everything I do, don't really need and adjustable.