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rakatak
02-05-2018, 03:07 PM
Now that I’ve bedded my recoil lug how many inch lbs should I tighten my action screws to. I have a Stevens 200 action with a shilen 26 inch varmint barrel sitting in a bell and Carlson medalist stock. Thanks
SageRat Shooter
02-05-2018, 03:44 PM
If it's pillar bedded as well, then I've heard 60-65 in lbs... If not, then 40-45 inch lbs. I'm sure others will chime in also.
rakatak
02-05-2018, 04:14 PM
It has the aluminum bedding block that the recoil lug sits in front of.
SageRat Shooter
02-05-2018, 04:21 PM
Have no idea what the recommended torque is for the Aluminum bedding blocks... I would think that it would be close to pillars... Maybe someone else has a better idea?

Good luck,
celltech
02-05-2018, 04:42 PM
I do 65 in/lb in my B&C as well...feels solid as a rock. Any metal pillared stock gets 65, composite wood 45.
J.Baker
02-05-2018, 05:22 PM
The actual torque value isn't what's important as the number for best accuracy can and will vary from gun to gun, but the key is to being consistent with the number you tighten to whether it's 40, 45, 50, etc. Find what torque your rifle shoots best at and then stick with it.
Zero333
02-05-2018, 08:36 PM
Tested all my Savages and ALL of them like between 35 and 45 in-lbs. Short and long actions, accustocks, glassed/pillar, pillar only.

Torquing to 40 in-lbs is a safe bet.
Bunky-Shooter
02-08-2018, 08:51 AM
Wood stocks 35"/lbs front screw-tang screw 30"/lbs
composite 45"/lbs front screw- tang screw 40"/lbs
These are the numbers work best in my rifles...
Zero333
02-08-2018, 11:53 PM
Wood stocks 35"/lbs front screw-tang screw 30"/lbs
composite 45"/lbs front screw- tang screw 40"/lbs
These are the numbers work best in my rifles...

Savage's don't have a "Tang screw".
:rolleyes:

Though we know what you meant.
:cool:
Bunky-Shooter
02-09-2018, 09:08 AM
Hey Zero !! Thanks for correcting my terminology.. Gonna call it the Rear action screw in the future. Lol !! :peace:
Texas10
02-09-2018, 11:32 AM
I have been following this advise, and torque tuning the rear action screw for best accuracy. Works with the two screw actions also, and makes a huge difference.

http://www.accurateshooter.com/technical-articles/savage-action-screw-torque-tuning/