Savage suggests 25-30 inch pounds of torque,but Fred Moreo @ SSS suggests 45-55 inch pounds. I'm using 65 inch pounds(pulled down evenly & progressively) starting @ 25 inch pounds then 45 then 65. SSS also did the skim bedding over the bedding block. Works great! Tang screw doesn't need as much torque---just snugged up good. Good luck...gpoldblue