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Remove & replace stock-cleaning
coledigger4
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Is there a specific torque measurement for reinstalling the stock and trigger guard screws after removing them to thouroughly clean the metal? I searched and asked other people but I get answers like: just snug them down, pretty tight on the lug screw, fairly tight, etc., rather vague answers. I know the trigger guard shouldn't be overtightened because it just screws into wood but the mounting lug screw is the one that I am wondering about. This is for bolt action rifles with both composite and wood type stocks. If this is the wrong section for this question, sorry, but I am wanting an "Expert" explanation. Thank you.
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I like to go to at least 45 inch pounds if it has pillars, and or bedding, and some even go to 65 inch pounds.
If you don't have access to a torque wrench, just pull the front guard screw down until it makes hard contact and then do the same to the rear screw.
Go back to the front and tighten it down as tight as you can with out any undue straining on your part.
Then tighten up the rear about the same....
If there is one in the center, just tighten it up enough to keep it there..
What matters the most is being consistent when you do it each and every time.....
A lot will depend on the type of stock, ie, laminates walnut wood or synthetic, and if it has pillars or not.
I like to go to at least 45 inch pounds if it has pillars, and or bedding, and some even go to 65 inch pounds.
If you don't have access to a torque wrench, just pull the front guard screw down until it makes hard contact and then do the same to the rear screw.
Go back to the front and tighten it down as tight as you can with out any undue straining on your part.
Then tighten up the rear about the same....
If there is one in the center, just tighten it up enough to keep it there..
What matters the most is being consistent when you do it each and every time.....
I have the torque wrenches and now the numbers. Thank you.