Originally Posted by
skb2706
Aluminum scope rings 12-15 in lbs. depending on quality. Steel rings slightly more..like BB said 17-18 in lb.
If you mount one this way you will never mount another without a torque driver.
specifications on how to mount scope rings and bases vary all over the place with each manufacturer . warne for instance has there wrench and specs at 25 pounds for there steel rings. wheeler says if you lap your rings to coat the rings with a light coat of oil to keep from rusting. its just weird to coat something that your gonna to screw and lock down in hopes that the scope doesnt move in its rings. base screw torque specs i have seen 30-35lbs and up on some directions. the wheeler wrench may not be perfect but with all the companies throwing out different factsi gotta guess if a wrench is pound or 2 off its got to be better than using your hands and using a feel method. i bought the wheeler fat wrench and wont mount without it. i got tired of buying gun specific thread taps and drill bits
