dig4gold

How tight should I "torque" down the screws on a stock.
Finger tight then 1/4 turn? A little more . . . a lot more?

muzzlestuffer

get a wheeler torque wrench and follow the guide lines they give you but make sure you do them the same every time and do them both the same i think it's 25 lb off the top of my head also go a site called gunwerks they have a lot of guntech tips and how to's.

muzzlestuffer

i stand corrected it would probably be 40-45 in.lbs

dig4gold

Well all right. Thanks. It's a Savage accustock and I found nothing on their site. Just "don't overtighten".

muzzlestuffer

i usually just have a feel for it just because i take them apart so often. and i always tighten them equally meaning don't torque one down all the way while the other is still loose snug them up a little bit then torque them especially if your action is not bedded.

Wayspr

Different actions and stock call for different torque settings. For example, I believe Ruger calls for 90"lbs on the angled screw of a 77. Call the rifle manufacturer, they'll tell you.

Big Uncle

I believe that it 95 inch pounds (not foot pounds).

dig4gold

Well I put it back on and it IS shooting much better! 3/8" MOA vs. 4 1/2"!!

Wayspr

I never said foot lbs. " is the symbol for inch.

Topgun 3006

I wondered why he corrected you when you were correct to start with, LOL!!!