How much torque for action screws on a Savage 116 with accustock

[shotgun]

Hi folks,

I've just received a NIB savage 116 in 270WIN. The trigger seems a bit too light for my taste. Even though it surprises me (may make me shoot better) I'm used to shotgun triggers and wouldn't mind dialing up the trigger-pull just a tad.

Anyway, to come to the point, the adjustment requires I remove the stock. Once I'm done, I want to make sure I put it back on properly and tighten the action screws to the correct "tightness". To that end, I'm gonna go pick up a torque adapter from canadian tire and some hex bits.

I read somewhere that I need 50 in-lbs? is this correct? any expert advice? Better yet, can someone near Ottawa help out with this?

Cheers and thanks

Shotgun

 

[mmattockx]

I asked this question for my 12FV, but it is not an accu-stock model. I was told 45in-lb for the 12FV.

Mark

 

[shotgun]

Thanks Mark. So I guess the 50 in-lbs is reasonable. I know it has to be tight enough to get "wedged" in the bedding. now to get the tools

 

[Ganderite]

If the rifle has pillar beding, 45 or 50 is ok. But if it is solid wood, 35 is about max. Wood crushes.

 

[shotgun]

If the rifle has pillar beding, 45 or 50 is ok. But if it is solid wood, 35 is about max. Wood crushes.

I do believe it does have pillar bedding. It's the Savage synthetic AccuStock

 

[mmattockx]

If the rifle has pillar beding, 45 or 50 is ok. But if it is solid wood, 35 is about max. Wood crushes.

My 12FV is definitely pillar bedded straight from Savage. Thanks for the clarification on the wood stocks.

Mark

 

[Wendell]

I've just received a NIB savage 116 in 270WIN. The trigger seems a bit too light for my taste. Even though it surprises me (may make me shoot better) I'm used to shotgun triggers and wouldn't mind dialing up the trigger-pull just a tad. Anyway, to come to the point, the adjustment requires I remove the stock. Once I'm done, I want to make sure I put it back on properly and tighten the action screws to the correct "tightness". To that end, I'm gonna go pick up a torque adapter from canadian tire and some hex bits. I read somewhere that I need 50 in-lbs? is this correct?

http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xd-gunsmithing-maintenance/156538-savage-10-fcp-k-accustock-removal.html

http://www.snipercompany.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4330

http://www.americanrifleman.org/Webcontent/pdf/2009-6/2009623134444-savageaccustock.pdf

 

[knockturnal]

http://savageaccuracy.com/2010/02/01/how-i-tune-a-savage-receiver/

 

[just having some fun]

Another spot

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com...e-actions-using-action-screw-torque-settings/