Torque settings various rifle/scope parts

[30cal_Fun]

Hi,

I bought a torque wrench to be able to tighten the screws on my rifle properly.
I am sure this has been covered in various topics but couldn't find every single part and there seems to be a lot of disagreement on the exact settings for different rifle and scope parts. Also I don't know if there is a difference between the settings for a Remington 700 and a Mosin Nagant.
I have a mosin nagant with a reproduction PU scope and mount.
I also have a Remington 700 SPS varmint on which I intend to mount an old Redfield scope, 4-screw rings from the same period and a Jr base, I also have a walnut stock that will be pillar bedded.
So for both the Remington 700 and the Mosin Nagant: what torque settings do I need to tighten all the screws to? Action, base, rings, windage screws?

Here are some pictures of the the rifle and scope (no pictures of the Remington yet).

 

[Pahoo]

If you are familiar with the Wheeler torgue wrench or screw driver, it comes with a listing of torque setting for base and rings srews or at least what you are showing. Personally, I find the listed settings a bit hard or strong. See what other replies you get and I will follow-up with what Wheeler is llisting..



Be Safe !!!

 

[30cal_Fun]

I don't have the Wheeler Engineering one. The one I have is actually intended for bicycles but can adjust from 17 to about 200 inch pounds of force (2-24Nm actually), so it should be more than suitable for the range I need for firearms.

From what I know this is about what torque settings should be applied, but any input is welcome:
Action screws: 65 inlbs
Base screws: 30 inlbs
Ring screws: 15-20 inlbs
Windage screw(s): 45 or 65 inlbs (not sure, I see a lot of different values)

If anyone has the wheeler engineering settings, they are very welcome.

 

[Pahoo]

Here is what the Wheeler Fat Wrench is listing but don't take this as the last word or only reference. .....

Base screws; 30 In-Lbs.
Ring screws; Alum. ; 10-15 In-Lbs.
Ring screws; Steel.; 15-20 In-Lbs.
Windage srews; 30-40 In-Lbs.

There are other listing for Guard Screws that I won't bother to list at this time. ...

Good luck and;
Be Safe !!!

 

[30cal_Fun]

Thanks for the settings Pahoo.
I thought the windage screws took more, but then again, a modern picatiny rail is something different from and old steel Redfield base.