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Offline dbllunger

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Use Scope Torque Wrench?
« on: February 03, 2008, 12:32:19 PM »
Does anyone use a pre-set torque wrench to tighten down their scope base and ring screws?  I just use the old stand by of tighten by hand until they are tight.  The only time I have witnessed a torque wrench used the scope slipped within 10 shots.  Any input or comments appreciated.

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Re: Use Scope Torque Wrench?
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2008, 06:08:51 PM »
I have developed a pretty good feel for what a scope will take. much of which has come at the expense of a crushed scope or a slipped scope. I know this much....a 4200 is as tough to squish as any scope made. the swaro a-line.....not so much. when in doubt use an inch pound wrench and work up from there.

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Re: Use Scope Torque Wrench?
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2008, 11:45:44 AM »
35 inch pounds is that i have read, i was thinging of buy one, i teld to over tighten myself, stripped out a few ring screws.

 


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