accu-stock torqueing

[devildogandboy]

there once was an article somewhere on this forum going through the torqueing sequence for the accu-stock, I believe the fella's name was Manny ? I can't find the article, don't know if it's been moved or deleted, can use some help if somebody knows where it is located.

thanks all!

Bruce

[hunter540]

I'll have to try this again with out the photos.

[hunter540]

I thought I'd pass along this info;


The other day I had a informative conversation with Mr. Chris Bezzina (main engineer at Savage Arms) who played a key part in the development of the AccuStock. I wanted to get detailed information on torque specs for the 10 LE weapons series. There is a sequence for reassembling in the manuals but for ultimate accuracy wanted by advanced shooters the recommended sequence is as follows.


Proper Adjustment of The AccuStock
There is a specific technique for assembling the action into the AccuStock, and it needs to be strictly adhered to as follows:


1. Ensure that the recoil lug “wedge” screw is backed out to the point where the wedge has sufficient vertical movement to allow the recoil lug to seat against the bottom of the aluminum rail.


2. With the action inserted into the stock, justify the action toward the rear of the stock to allow the recoil lug on the action to be seated against the boss on the aluminum rail.


3. Tighten the forward most screw to 10 in.-lbs. to seat the action against the aluminum rail boss, then back out one-half turn.


4. Tighten the middle action screw to 10 in.-lbs.


5. Tighten the rear action screw to 10 in.-lbs.


6. Tighten the forward action screw to 10 in.-lbs


Repeat steps four through six and increase torque value in increments up to a final torque value of 40 to 45 in.-lbs.


Note: It is extremely important to tighten per the instructions above because when you are tightening the action down into the AccuStock you are spreading the aluminum side rails and evenly moving the action down onto the base of the rail, ensuring positive engagement.


—Chris Bezzina, Savage Arms


Semper Fi!

[hunter540]

I don't remember where I copied that from... but it works very well.

[devildogandboy]

I don't remember where I copied that from... but it works very well.

that's the article I was talking about. I had it saved in my email and just found it there, but it was deleted by the forum. this should be kept in the archives for all to see!

thanks a million hunter540!

Bruce

p.s. this time I printed it for my records!

[foxx]

I have a 25-06 111 and a 223 model 12, both have the accustock, but only 2 screws...

everything I read about torqueing the accustock refers to the importance of torqueing three screws in a particular order...

What am I missing here?

btw... the first person who says I am missing a screw will be hunted down and shot! :)

[devildogandboy]

they had to get rid of the wedge, something to do with infringement rights of another manufacturer. something like that. mine is one of the earlier versions with the 3 screws and the wedge.

[stangfish]

http://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?15337-AccuStock-torque-by-quot-Savage-quot

[devildogandboy]

I totally forgot I had the manual! don't know if I would be able to find it, have about a thousand places it could be.