Torque Wrench

[Scrat6]

I have read that with a H-S Precision stock you should use a torque wrench when you tighten the action screws? If so what kind of torque wrench should I get and where from?

 

[gdvan01]

Try Brownells or Midway:

http://www.brownells.com/

http://www.midwayusa.com/

 

[Scrat6]

So I need one then?

 

[Malikovski]

Automotive torque wrench might be cheaper (add "gunsmithing" to the title of something and the price doubles, you know), or you migh have one already. As long as you can get an adaptor for the bit you need, ft. lbs. or in. lbs. are the same whether the wrench is from Sears or Brownells...

 

[Scrat6]

But is it nessasary? If so how many in/lb should I torque them to? Also what about scope rings, How many in/lb?

 

[JNewell]

I have three different torque wrenches for auto work. Even the lightest would be at the bottom of its range for this kind of work and its graduations aren't fine enough to make it worthwhile - we're talking in the range of ~45-60 inch pounds for stock bolts, which is 4-5 foot pounds.

In theory, especially if you are taking the action in and out of the stock, repeatable accuracy will be better if you use a torque wrench.

If you leave the action in the stock, of course, none of this is likely to matter much...

 

[Magnumite]

I agree. You are looking at something like a Snap-On Torq-o-Meter. Also known as $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$! If you go the auto route, you'll need something precise enough for measuring bearing and gearing preload adjustment.

Really, though, you'll need probably as low a torque wrench in the inch-pound range as possible. Threaded fasteners used on firearms are not really stout.

 

[Chawbaccer]

I always liked Jack Belk's way: "Two grunts tight."

 

[chris allen]

torque

Any tool supply store should have what you need

If your bottom metal is steel 65 in/ lbs
If al. bottom metal 45in/lbs