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Posted: 6/29/2009 2:51:04 PM EDT
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Guys,
I just got me Burris PEPR mount. It calls for 20 lbs of torque for the scope ring screws and 60-80lbs for the screws holding the mount to the rail. The ring screws are Alan head screws and the rail screws are hex head. I can get a reading on the rail screws but how on earth do I know what 20lbs of torque is on an alan wrench?? Any practical guide lines on how hard to turn the ring screws without damaging the scope while still holding it securely?? Thanks much.. Steve |
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Make damn sure you are talking 20 in-lbs. of torque, and not 20 ft-lbs. I ponied up the $$$ for a good quality gunsmithing screwdriver set. It has hex bits that perfectly fit the screws, and can be turned with the proper torque wrench. You can make do with any hex bits that will fit into a socket head that fits your wrench, but it's worth it to get a gunsmith set, IMHO. |
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If you are saying you don't have a torque wrench that measures in-lbs, and don't want to buy one, then just use the tip of your finger at the end of a standard allen key to tighten the scope ring screws, and your thumb and finger at the end of the same key to tighten the mount screws. You'll be fine. You're better off under-torquing than over-torquing. |
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