Torque settings for rings and bases

[chazz1975]

Hi all. I just bought a savage mk2 bv and would like to know what the torque settings are for Weaver bases and Burris Rings. I do not want to overtorque anything so am asking the experts here. Thanks in advance

[dlebeck]

65 inch pounds - that's INCH pounds NOT FOOT POUNDS

doug

[Smokey262]

More like 10 to 15 inch pounds

[Josh Smith]

30 in-lbs for the mount to the bases, and 15 in-lbs on the rings, where the 'scope rides.

Josh

[dlebeck]

My BAD! Josh is correct! I was thinking of the action screws - sorry! I am getting too old for this shit anyway.

30 in-lbs for the mount to the bases, and 15 in-lbs on the rings, where the 'scope rides.

Josh

[beradon]

Its a good idea to use removable thread locker (locktite) on the base screws too but not on the rings.

[chazz1975]

OK thanks. I got everything mounted and used blue loctite. Scope sighted in at 25 yards was punching one ragged hole. Thanks alot guys.

[varmitbuster]

My BAD! Josh is correct! I was thinking of the action screws - sorry! I am getting too old for this crap anyway.

30 in-lbs for the mount to the bases, and 15 in-lbs on the rings, where the 'scope rides.

Josh

65 inch pounds is still way to much for the action screws on a rimfire. i set mine at 25 inch ponds and adjust to see where the rifle groups best and set it there!!!

[idahoan]

I've got a Mark 2 BV and want to put a one piece base on it, but need longer screws. Any one know what the thread size is? Thanks