Preferred torque for scope mounting?

07-08-2015, 12:48 PM,

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RE: Preferred torque for scope mounting?

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07-08-2015, 12:48 PM

(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.

(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.

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