Torque driver for rifles

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I'm not sure if this was best here, in precision or in the gunsmith section, but am looking for a torque driver for making adjustments to my hunting rifles. What do you guys use and almost as importantly where did you purchase it?

I've looked at the FAT wrench and it would do the trick I think but if there are much better options let me know. I have also been looking locally for a torque driver so any other brands that you like would be welcome news as well.
 
I have 4 uticas for sale in the ee... From my shop... Awesome tools and they are what I use... They work perfect... They are in the "exchange of everything" section... Will work you a deal if you are interested..

I use one for all of my scope installs... As well as installing parts... Its just a really easy way to make sure your stuff doesn't fall apart when you need it most
 
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I have the model sold under the Leupold name. I don't trust that it is truly preset at 65 inch pounds and have stopped using it. I suspect it is much heavier.
 
Are the Borka models adjustable?... It is important that whatever torque driver you purchase be adjustable.... most of the preset ones are set to 20 inch pounds.... torque spec for bases is 25 and rings is 15 so instead of having teh ability to match wpec for them they preset it somewhere in between......

Also, can anyone tell me the specs for other rifle parts?...

Here is the Uticas.....

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=695203
 
Borka torque drivers come in various different models. They certainly offer adjustable models, as well as pre-set. I have a 10-80 in-lbs model. Works very well.
 
Jordan Smith said:
Borka torque drivers come in various different models. They certainly offer adjustable models, as well as pre-set. I have a 10-80 in-lbs model. Works very well.
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Just took a peak... not to bad... a little plasticy for my taste but as long as they arwe accurate that is all that matters.... nice that they include bits....
 
Duncan Idaho said:
I have the model sold under the Leupold name. I don't trust that it is truly preset at 65 inch pounds and have stopped using it. I suspect it is much heavier.
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You should NEVER use 65 inch pounds of torque on any scope rings or bases.... yikes.... even action screws are recommended to go no more than 45 nowadays.....
 
The only torque instrument I will ever buy a snap-on. the price is woth every penny for the quality and calibration is garenteed never to slip up
 
mcp1 said:
I'm not sure if this was best here, in precision or in the gunsmith section, but am looking for a torque driver for making adjustments to my hunting rifles.
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I believe it will be a complete waste of money on your part. There is absolutely no evidence that torquing your hunting rifles screws is of any benefit over just making sure the screws are tight... it is not going to magically improve accuracy or velocity.
 
guntech said:
I believe it will be a complete waste of money on your part. There is absolutely no evidence that torquing your hunting rifles screws is of any benefit over just making sure the screws are tight... it is not going to magically improve accuracy or velocity.
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Torqueing is done for exactly this reason.... to prevent fastener failure.... If the rings and bases come loose on your optics how do you expect them to remain accurate?.... one translates to the other.... Another fact many folks don't realize is that overtightening is just as bad as undertightening.... there is plenty of evidence of this... that is why torque wrenches and screwdrivers exist for many things, not just guns.... any fastener under stress of force has a much greater failure rate if not tightened to specific torque.....

Further to this, how do you expect say, a base to stay steady when on eof the fasteners is set much tighter than the others?....
 
lastviking said:
The only torque instrument I will ever buy a snap-on. the price is woth every penny for the quality and calibration is garenteed never to slip up
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Agreed!
However I checked by buddy's FAT wrench against my snap-on inch/lb torque wench and at 50 in/lb they were within 1 in/lb of each other. I was surprised how accurate it was.
 
A torque driver is important for scope-related screws, for sure, but it's also a good idea to use one when tightening your action screws. Not because a certain torque will give better accuracy or velocity, or anything, but because a consistent torque will help to maintain a consistent POI, consistent accuracy, etc.

Consistency and repeatability are more important to me than using a certain torque spec.
 
Jordan Smith said:
A torque driver is important for scope-related screws, for sure, but it's also a good idea to use one when tightening your action screws. Not because a certain torque will give better accuracy or velocity, or anything, but because a consistent torque will help to maintain a consistent POI, consistent accuracy, etc.

Consistency and repeatability are more important to me than using a certain torque spec.
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Give this man a prize!....lol

The torque value for scope rings and bases is important... not so much for action screws.... you also have to be very careful what the screws are going into... on wooden rifles this can be especially important and overtightening could cause cracks etc.....
 
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