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Scope bases & rings - Need torx size and torque spec

Posted By: deewayne2003

Scope bases & rings - Need torx size and torque spec - 12/13/17 05:45 PM


Looking to mount these on a Remington 700

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/129972...s-remington-700

1. Can anybody tell me the size torx bit that's needed?

2. Can anyone tell me what the proper torque spec is for both the screws that hold the bases to the rifle as well as the screws that clamp the rings together?

Called the factory help line and got no answer and sent off an email but who knows how long that will take......
Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks

Re: Scope bases & rings - Need torx size and torque spec - 12/13/17 05:52 PM

I think it's a #10 Torx. I used these on a Model 70 and liked them. Ring screws, 15 in/lbs. I think I went either 20 or 25 on the base screws but it seems like it was on the package.
Posted By: Rustler

Re: Scope bases & rings - Need torx size and torque spec - 12/13/17 09:55 PM

Unless they've changed recently the tool that comes with them is T15.

Base's 20 - 25 in/lb, I usually use 24 in/lb. (inch pounds)
Rings 15 - 20 in/lb, I usually use 18 in/lb

On both I work up in small increments, not crankem down all at once.
Posted By: LFD2037

Re: Scope bases & rings - Need torx size and torque spec - 12/14/17 04:30 AM

Originally Posted By: Rustler
Unless they've changed recently the tool that comes with them is T15.

Base's 20 - 25 in/lb, I usually use 24 in/lb. (inch pounds)
Rings 15 - 20 in/lb, I usually use 18 in/lb

On both I work up in small increments, not crankem down all at once.

X2.
Posted By: deewayne2003

Re: Scope bases & rings - Need torx size and torque spec - 12/14/17 03:53 PM

Thanks guys,

I heard back from Talley and they said.....

T-15 bit

25 inch lbs on bases
18 inch lbs on rings
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