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Preferred torque for scope mounting? - Karl B - 07-06-2015

The title pretty much says it all. When mounting a rifle scope on a .223, what is the recommended amount of torque on the ring screws?

Thanks.


RE: Preferred torque for scope mounting? - BelieveIn308 - 07-06-2015

Depends on what the manufacture recommends... I have always used TPS rings (not cheap, but really top quality) I know the ring screws should be torqued at 12-15 in/lbs. and the 7/16" nut at 65 in/lbs. Luepold are 15-17 in/lbs. ring screws, and 55 in/lbs for the clamp screws. I am not sure the screw driver I use can measure the torque that accurately, so I am always careful.


RE: Preferred torque for scope mounting? - Karl B - 07-07-2015

Thanks for the reply.

I have a tool I borrowed called a FAT Wrench. It's basically a screwdriver that can be set to inch pounds. The guy I borrowed it from said he torques all of his scope rings to 20 inch pounds. As with most things, I always look for a second opinion. I'm a "measure twice, cut once" kind of guy.

It's a Simmons scope. I'll check with them.


RE: Preferred torque for scope mounting? - BelieveIn308 - 07-07-2015

It's the ring manufacturer who usually recommends the torque settings... I only have TPS (which I recommend) and Leupold rings. I have the same Fat Wrench. It is +/- 3 in lbs. I set it at 15.


RE: Preferred torque for scope mounting? - David@reddot - 07-08-2015

(07-06-2015, 03:41 PM)Karl B Wrote: The title pretty much says it all. When mounting a rifle scope on a .223, what is the recommended amount of torque on the ring screws?

Thanks.

BelieveIn308 is right, it does depend on the manufacturer. If you can't find specs for it in its manual, then tightening to no more than a 1/4 turn or 90 degrees past finger tight is a safe guideline.


RE: Preferred torque for scope mounting? - Karl B - 07-08-2015

Thanks guys!