Recommended torque pressure for rings

That is a great table to have. Thanks for posting. The only issue with it is that ring/base screws are normally #6-48 or #8-40, neither of which is listed. For bases I normally torque 26-28 inch/ lbs. for rings 20-22 inch/lbs. Don't forget blue loc-tite on the threads.
 
Base to reciever should be 20-25 in/lbs, scope rings to base should be closer to 60-65 in/lbs and rings 15-20 in/lbs, as says by the man who makes the best quality scope bases in Canada.
 
bear in mind the torque will be different 'dry' versus 'wet' i.e. using blue loc-tite. typically, i haven't had any problems making sure the interior of the rings are first clean and dry and then snugged down with equal spacing on both sides. there are those who fill that the screws have got to be '$(%&in' tight' or it's no good, but that isn't necessary unless you're shooting heavy recoiling rifles i.e. magnum loads in lightweight guns.
just my .02 worth :)

TB
 
I've never used Loctite and have never had rings or bases come loose on me. I do use powdered rosin inside the scope rings though and have never had a scope slip.
 
I had to send a vortex crossfire 6-24x50 back to vortex for waranty,,,they sent me back a new scope( they stand by their word and their warranty is exceptional)..but they sent back a lil note saying the reason the scope was malfunctioning was because I over tightened the scope mount rings..their reccommended torque settings are 11-15 inch pounds...
 
Depends on the screw size. 6-32 unc 6-40 unf 6-48 fine, commonly used on scope base mounts with screw diameter at threads 0.131"-0.138" lubricated would be 18-20 in. lbs. Dry fastener would be 35 in.lbs.
8-32unc 8-36unf 8-40 fine, commonly used on scope rings, screw diameter 0.157-0.164" lubricated would be 28-30 in. lbs. Dry fastener 60 in.lbs
10-24unc 10-32unf commonly used on scope base windage screw 0.184-0.190 " lubricated 40-45 in. lbs. Dry fastener 65 in.lbs.
Information borrowed from "Wheeler Fat Wrench" instuctions sheet. :cheers:
 
I think that might be the recommened maximum torque! There is no way I am torque my scope rings to 18-20" lbs. and 35 is way beyond the manufacture's recommended values.
Hope you got lot's of drills and easyouts.
 
Wood, Fiberglass or Synthetic stock without bedding pillars-
40 inch-lbs.

Wood, Fiberglass or Synthetic stock with bedding pillars -
up to 65 inch-lbs.

Hard-use service-type rifles in synthetic with pillars-
up to 65 inch-lbs.

Law enforcement & military rifles are 65 inch-lbs on each
of the guard screws.

On rifles with three guard screws the middle screw should
be only slightly tightened.

Scope base screws 30 inch-lbs "MAX"

Windage screws 30-40 inch-lbs "MAX"

Scope ring screws (Aluminum Rings) 10-15 inch-lbs "MAX"

Scope ring screws (Steel Rings) 15-20 inch-lbs "MAX"

Note' If scope base and ring Screws have less than 5 threads
of engagement they should be replaced with longer ones.

Barrel to receiver Torque 35 ft/lbs minimum to 95 ft/lbs Max.

If an anti seize compound is used instead of a light oil use 65
ft/lbs max to prevent over torquing.

I hope this will help
 
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