action screw torque

[orionsoracle]

Hi Folks,does anyone know the spec on the torque for the action screws?? Thanks

[deadeye]

some say 25lbs,some have better luck at 35lbs

[tar12]

Bill Ball has always suggested .25 in lbs. Thats what I have always used with great success.

[rossman40]

Long ago the factory answer was 35in/lb for synthetic, 45 for wood and 55-65 for aftermarket like HS and Choate stocks. Before bedding my synthetic liked around 30, after bedding 35-40 seemed to be the sweet spot. My 110 in a synthetic stock after bedding likes around 50 but because of the mag well isn't fully bedded. At 25 you have to watch for screws coming loose.

[Deleted]

my bedded and pillared stock gets 45 and has worked well

[tar12]

I might add that the 25 in lb suggestion was for a pillared and bedded gun.I have not had any screws come loose..well some may debate that! ;D ;D

[Richard]

And just to be different ;D, I don't bother using torque wrenches even though I own one . MY theory is that if your rifle is properly "pillar" bedded, just "snug tight" with your Allen wrench until it "stops!" Done!
IF, your rifle is NOT pillar bedded than I can agree with the above posts on torquing your action.
I base my theory on the fact that when your rifle is bedded "and" resting on non-compressible metal pillars, varying amounts of pressure are not going to bend or stress the action. Also, my targets verify my theory.
Again, this is my opinion
Richard

[killahog]

My laminate stock with pillars prefers 34 inch lbs. However my skills at bedding may be questionable.

[Harley]

My MLII is a laminated, pillared and bedded stock. I loosen both action screws, then tap the butt to be certain the barrel is resting properly. Then, I tighten the front screw to 25"#'s before similarly tightening the rear screw. If, for any reason, I loosen the rear screw (including bolt removal) I also loosen the front screw before going through the entire procedure. I've never had an action screw turn loose.

Harley