F. A. T. Wrench

[MikeN]

Warne sells a "T" handle torque wrench just for their rings. It is surprising how little you need. I read an article recently, I think it was by John Barsness about how some scopes have been damaged by over torquing the rings.

 

[Pistolero]

8-40 recommended torque is often 25 inch-lbs.

Lots of different sources out there, probably related to the different alloy/strength of different
maker and grade screws.

Way less than most of us are used to.

One source said: "Torque until it twists off and back off 1/8 turn." Yeah, that's the ticket.

Bill

 

[MikeN]

The Warne torque wrench is a torx t-15 and is set at 25 inch pounds and isn't adjustable.

 

[Pistolero]

That is too specialized for me, but if you only use T-15 screws, maybe it is good for you.

Bill

 

[462]

Tighten it till it starts to smoke, then back it off 1/4 turn.

 

[fiver]

25 is too much for scope rings, maybe the bases need that much, but the rings only need like 12-14IP.