Originally Posted by
FW Conch
Because I had several torque wrenches when I started with Savages, I also use them. I have always used Nickle Antiseize, used the short hole at 90dgrs, and torqued to 40ft/lbs. Since 2007, and untold barrel changes, it has worked just fine.
Yes, some kind of Thread Locker is often used on factory Savages. The last 3 that I broke down, when they did not come loose with 100ft/lbs of torque, I went straight to the propane torch. Black gunk bubbled up from the nut and it came right loose. When the nut cooled on the barrel threads, it was "glued" back on again. Had to reheat to get it off the barrel, then clean up the mess.
Since I have always had torque wrenches, I do not "wack with a hammer" either. But, like Bill Pa, I am set up to change barrels without removing the scope, and I don't want to subject a scope to that shock.
Just the way I do it...Jim :-)
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