• Proper Torque Sequence For The AccuStock

    The other day I had a informative conversation with Mr. Chris Bezzina (an engineer at Savage Arms) who played a 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


    DISCLAIMER:
    The information contained in this article and the attached video are for educational purposes only. Should you choose to use this information to alter or modify your firearm you do so of your own accord. In doing so you accept full responsibility for any adverse affects, damages, injuries and/or death that may occur as a result.


    Comments 3 Comments
    1. JW's Avatar
      JW -
      Just so everyone knows:
      I am not the person that talked with Chris about this
      I copied this information from a post a few years back, so I can not take credit, if any is due lol
      I am glad that it did get put in the FAQ section and hope it helps
      Jack
    1. foxx's Avatar
      foxx -
      This is very informative, but it only applies to the original Accustock that had a third screw for the Accuwedge. These models are no longer available from the factory. I just called Customer Service asking for a replacement for the Recoil Lug I damaged while trying to remove a smooth barrel nut and they told me that particular recoil lug was intended for the original Accustocks, the new ones no longer use the wedge and therefore they were sending me a NEW Accustock (without the wedge and third screw) and a new recoil lug. No charge. I don't know if the originals are better than the new versions, but I'm not complaining any. :)
    1. thomae's Avatar
      thomae -
      Originally, the Accustock had three action screws. That design was changed after only about a year or so. Newer (and hence the vast majority of) Accustocks have only two action screws.

      The rear action screw is often hidden under the bottom bolt release button at the front of the trigger guard.

      These instructions are still good, but one simply alternates between the two action screws until reaching the desired torque value.

      The smaller screw at the rear of the trigger guard is NOT an action screw. It is simply there to hold the trigger guard to the stock. Do not try to tighten it, as it will strip easily.

      If that back trigger guard screw gets stripped, the fix is easy. One can simply fill the hole with JB Weld or a similar epoxy. Once the epoxy had fully cured, one can drill a new pilot hole for the screw.