Barrel Nut Torque

[hafejd30]

Did a lot of searching and found a wide variety of answers. Lots in the 35-40 lbs range and some in the 70-100 lbs range. My question is directed toward those with personal experience in swapping barrels. I want to know what ft/lbs range gave you the most accuracy.

Using a savage model 10 action and 28" criterion barrel in 308

Thanks hafejd30

[earl39]

2 good whacks on nut wrench with a claw hammer so i guess 2+2lbs hammer = 2 hammer pounds.

[geargrinder]

Just because you have read different answers doesn't mean that they were wrong or inexperienced.

The correct answer is, "enough to stay tight". Different torque will not affect accuracy.

I use a different torque setting than earl. I use- "snug plus a bit".

[devildogandboy]

2 good whacks on nut wrench with a claw hammer so i guess 2+2lbs hammer = 2 hammer pounds.

good answer, i like this one! ;D

[82boy]

The correct answer is, "enough to stay tight". Different torque will not affect accuracy.

This is a GREAT answer, and all you need.

[airaddict]

Thats all i do. Snug it up so the action wont turn, cuz all i use is a barrel vise and nut wrench, and two or three sharp raps with my ball peen sets the nut and i havent had one loosen yet.

Plus it makes removing the nut easy when u wanna switch barrels.......if u dont swap barrels like that......give it some time......u will eventually......haha

brian

[hafejd30]

Thank you for the replys.

I started with just simply tight as the origional plan but the more you read into stuff the more your curious if it would make a difference. I have access to a torque wrench so I was just searching through my options.

[earl39]

2 good whacks on nut wrench with a claw hammer so i guess 2+2lbs hammer = 2 hammer pounds.

it should be noted that I hold the action in my hand and use no barrel vise.

[cgeorgemo]

I use my hands to snug up the barrel nut wrench towards the action wrench and call it good. If I can't squeeze them any closer with moderate effort it is tight enough.