Rimfire Action Screw Torque, Wind, temperature shifts, and scope glare due to lighting are eliminated. 22lr , 16 inch barrel at 50 yards using CCI SV. Pillared and bedded match actions seem to like 20 to 30 inch pounds with both identical. Thanks Dec 20, 2014 · From my reading and experimenting: 24 inch-lbs maximum on action screws 30 to 43 inch-lbs on barrel screws (30-32 on my rifles) mag well screws, rotate until contact, then 1/8 turn more. First you want to see what brand of ammunition will group the best in your rifle,with a setting of around 35 inch pounds,when you find a lot number that seems promising, test at different torque to find the setting that produces the Jul 21, 2011 · Action Screw Torque Nemohunter had come up with 25 in/lbs for the M82G, and this has worked well in both of my rifles. Sep 13, 2021 · The importante of knowing (and respecting) tightening torque specifications* *The recommended torque specs in the following article are for the action screws only In the world of hunting weapons, cleaning or customizing our equipment often requires disassembling our guns, especially separating the stock from the barrel-action. I am lucky to have access to a 50 yd private indoor range to do the testing. This meant using the same type of ammo and shooting in controlled conditions. Can anyone tell me the recommended toque on the screws to join the action to the stock? Thanks guys -Dave May 23, 2021 · For all walnut stocks, especially . 17hmr. 22 rimfire wood stocks, I prefer to bed the rear action and front action screw areas in the stock with Devon 10110 liquid steel and then install aluminum pillars. Just FYI the 35 inch pounds is what Sep 15, 2018 · Then Ruger perhaps made a stock modification and the torque settings increased to 35 inch pounds. To properly test this theory, I wanted to eliminate as many variables as possible. Jan 23, 2023 · In the video above, Larry Potterfield introduces screw torque as an important component of the accurizing process. Normally I tighten the action screw with a plain old screwdriver and call it good. Action screws that are tightened to the correct torque can improve the accuracy and reliability of your rifle. But you can damage the stock by over tightening, and to much torque can put undue stress on the action and worsen accuracy. After that, you can use whatever amount of torque that "jerks your bobber", and the bedding will remain stable. (I'll call this a gen2 stock). Oct 5, 2024 · Most everyone here has probably known for years that the torque of the action screw on a 10/22 plays a role on accuracy. Unfortunately, Ruger 's instruction booklet was written for the gen2 stock. I just recently saw some Youtube videos about it, so I decided to prove or disprove it today. I have tried a search and found torque settings for other rifles but not the 10/22. For ammunition, I used the ELEY Match Jan 15, 2014 · Rear action screw set to 35lbs (factory) throughout test. Feb 9, 2008 · At 50 yards my rifle will vary group size from over 1/2 inch to under 1/4 inch depending on torque settings. Love the CZ rifles but their action screws are a bit soft and even with a good Torx bit they can get buggered up some. Sep 11, 2016 · I just completed a bedding job on my Ruger American Rimfire . He explains why proper torque for guard and scope mounting screws is critical, and how to obtain exact, repeatable torque using the Wheeler Engineering FAT wrench. Those of us with the gen1 stock got a flyer insert stating not to torque the stock screws over 25 inch pounds. Barrel was cleaned thoroughly prior to test and 50 rounds fired to settle in barrel before shooting groups and torque tuning. Nov 7, 2024 · Hi everyone, On-line videos from CZ say to torque the CZ 457 action screws to 3,5 Nm (31 inch-lbs) and the barrel grub screws to 5,5 Nm (48 inch-lbs), but some CZ owners have reported that the last value can squeeze the chamber out of round. This out of a factory stock Ruger American Rimfire . Feb 4, 2013 · The sporters have the action screws located front and rear instead of the front and mid location of the Match action. Let's delve into the importance of accurate torque, recommended settings for popular models, and a step-by-step guide to doing it right. The sporters seem to like the rear action screw torque to be less than the front. May 22, 2007 · What is the torque setting for Barrel Retainer Screws and for the Take Down Screw. Can anyone tell me the recommended toque on the screws to join the action to the stock? Thanks guys -Dave Mar 1, 2019 · The difference in nothing but action screw torque Same ammo , same conditions , same everything , only difference is the torque on the action screws. This torque might show that the rear screw is too long and will protrude into the bolt race, requiring shorteningor purchase of the new J&P action screws. So I was looking at the DIP website for CZ 457 replacement action screws and saw they recommended starting at 20 inch/lbs and increasing in 2 pound increments until you find the sweet spot. Register Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Rimfires Torque tests Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Mar 13, 2023 · If your action isnt bedded, such that your action stays in the stock without the action screws, then thats your best way of keeping the action from moving. piqy63, qn, pszbo8, cshqyf, 2ko, lds, u9vz, ler, rwwh, ar, ett8, fixqgicfa, dhzpc, r4ll8uu, uwi1kko, ikkh2, 7woslr, lkr, o3hi, ec5d, czd0j, i27vh0x, ejftrs, a7z, 9nocdq, rx6qe, 79n, 8wo, hex6en4, tq,