Scope ring torque spec

[rifleman338]

Just looking for the torque specs for a set of MDT 30mm rings.
Thanks

 

[StoneHorse]

Educated guess, 18 INCH pounds on the rings.

 

[aakoksal]

Just looking for the torque specs for a set of MDT 30mm rings.
Thanks

As a rule of thumb, 60-65 in-lbs for mounting rings to the mount, 17-20 in-lbs rings. Range due to different size screws...

 

[Wester]

I'd check with the scope manufacturer. You are tightening against the scope tube body so they are more likely the better source for torque specs, rather than the ring manufacturer.

 

[SMOKESKULL]

Newfie torque. Tighten untill it strips then back it off 1/8 turn

 

[Brianma65]

Newfie torque. Tighten untill it strips then back it off 1/8 turn

. Ha Ha , FU.. how many tics on the tape,are 1/8?

 

[Brianma65]

18-20 on rings and 25 on the base.

 

[6MT]

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[Brianma65]

Yes, I would either call or email them, just in case.



I have a bunch of different rings and bases, they all are in the range I said, but you never know.

 

[Jaylegger]

Newfie torque. Tighten untill it strips then back it off 1/8 turn

Newfie torque is what she'll come to after dropping in the match stick to tighten the threads.

 

[Brianma65]

Newfie torque is what she'll come to after dropping in the match stick to tighten the threads.

I got some Newfie torque for your sister ... . JK

 

[Jaylegger]

I got some Newfie torque for your sister ... . JK

Yes bye, the fatter one.

 

[Brianma65]

Yes bye, the fatter one.

I’m not to picky.. ha ha

I was at the range in Deer Lake, couple months ago, and I watched a guy torque his rings down with a screw driver.
He was reaving on it,at least 100 inch lbs.. lol

I was gonna say something, but thought,what the heck.

 

[P90rippin]

Here's some settings for a common brand:

Leupold: Base screws 14 in/lbs, ring screws, 15-17 in/lbs, and 45 in/lbs on the windage screw, 65 in/lbs on the cross bolt for the Mk IV ring.

 

[StoneHorse]

^this! Don't rely on people's "educated guesses". Each scope manufacturer has different specs.

That would depend on a person's education and experience. Post #3 got it.

 

[MDT Ryan]

Just looking for the torque specs for a set of MDT 30mm rings.
Thanks

if ever in doubt, contact us at support.mdttac.com

rings to scope base, the cross bolt you will want 65in-lb
scope ring caps tighten in a cross pattern to 15in-lb