Scope base torque

[HighlandLofts]

I just picked up a Traditions Outfitter single-shot rifle in 350 Legend and bought the scope base with rings. I looked up Traditions customer service phone number yesterday to ask them the torque on the scope screws and they are not open Thursday- Friday - Saturday or Sunday.
Does anyone know how much torque I should go with?.

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[Greenbug]

Rifle Screw Torque Settings Guidelines

I've had to reference back to these torque specifications a couple times, and thought it'd be helpfu...

precisionrifleblog.com

Not from Traditions specifically, but a good guide....

Probably 20-24 in/lbs should do...

 

[Yarome]

Probably 20-24 in/lbs should do...

Agreed. Also to remember that along with in/lbs, consistency is also important to allow equal absorption/distribution of force.

 

[Joe13]

I just go with Güdentight.

 

[solv3nt]

I just go with Güdentight.

Bless you.

 

[red442joe]

I just go with Güdentight.

As opposed to A.P.E. torque?

Joe

 

[3MTA3]

Original Wheeler FAT wrench guy here. It's useful for a lot more things than scope mounts and not just for guns.

 

[HighlandLofts]

Thank you for the input.
Much appreciated.

 

[powermad]

The size and type of screw is what determines how much to torque is needed.
Just a guide line.

Bolt Depot - US Recommended Bolt Torque

www.boltdepot.com

I would toss the screws and get good ones from Tacoma Screw to start with and use Vibratite.
Some things I will just use my calibrated eye but small screws for that application isn't one of them.

Using good hardware and proper tools is a lot less hassle than drilling out small screws.

 

[3MTA3]

The size and type of screw is what determines how much to torque is needed.
Just a guide line.

Bolt Depot - US Recommended Bolt Torque

www.boltdepot.com

I would toss the screws and get good ones from Tacoma Screw to start with and use Vibratite.
Some things I will just use my calibrated eye but small screws for that application isn't one of them.

Using good hardware and proper tools is a lot less hassle than drilling out small screws.

Also the material used for the screw and whatever it is being screwed into. Aluminum and other alloys or titanium do not equal grade 8 steel.

 

[Yarome]

Also the material used for the screw and whatever it is being screwed into. Aluminum and other alloys or titanium do not equal grade 8 steel.

This. Hold, stress and torque is largely determined by the weakest material in the chain. Just like you wouldn't shtick a titanium lock on plastic storage bin.