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Old 04-15-2005, 07:52 PM   #1
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Default Question on action screws!

How tight should the action screws be?Should they be torqued down very tight and should front and back be torqued the same amount?I have 2 winchester featherweights and both are not shooting tight groups,the rear screws wear not that tight,could this be the problem?Should I have them pillar beded?Thanks.
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Old 04-15-2005, 08:37 PM   #2
 
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Default RE: Question on action screws!

I have often heard an arbitrary figure of 65 inch pounds for the front and rear guard screws on an action. I have also seen folks play with the tension as a fine tuning tool for groups. Most shooters torque them too tight - I guess figuring that if a little is good, a bunch is better.
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Old 04-15-2005, 09:06 PM   #3
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According to my gunsmith, 35 inchpounds front and back just enough to hold it in.
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