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Preferred torque for scope mounting?
07-06-2015, 03:41 PM,
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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?

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07-06-2015, 07:00 PM,
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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.
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07-07-2015, 05:37 PM, (This post was last modified: 07-07-2015, 06:05 PM by Karl B.)
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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.

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.
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07-07-2015, 07:20 PM, (This post was last modified: 07-09-2015, 07:43 AM by BelieveIn308.)
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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.
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07-08-2015, 12:48 PM,
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(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?

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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.
(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?

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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.
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07-08-2015, 09:50 PM,
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