Proper Torque Tension?

[jvpark]

Is there a general rule for setting torque when tightening scope rings?

I usually go around 30 inch pounds.

[-hanko]

Is there a general rule for setting torque when tightening scope rings?

I usually go around 30 inch pounds.

If my ring's don't have a torque requirement from the maker, I go with 30-35 in.-lb.

I also go with blue loctite.

[Metal God]

I was just researching this . I found the general torque is 15 to 25 lbs rings to scope , 30 to 50 lbs Rings to base . Then there is all the caveats . What caliber , what type of rings , How wide are the rings baring surface . How many screws , What type of metal . From What I read if the rings are aluminum you want no more then 20 lbs . Something to do with pre loading them and having constant stress on the rings .

It got to the point in the research I was thinking C-mon man it can't be that involved but when you think about it . You can see how it all can matter depending on what your using and what your doing .

http://www.shootingtimes.com/optics/optics_st_mountingmistakes_200812/

http://www.opticstalk.com/torque-specs_topic18389.html

http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f37/torque-recomendations-29756/

[Iloveguns]

If you cannot find the spec then the rings are probably not the best quality. Most rings are around 15-25 range.

[Dinosaur Jr]

If not specified, I tighten rings slowly & evenly to between 20-25 inch lbs. I've never used thread locker and have never had an issue with loosening.

[HK Dave]

30 in/lb for the rings around the scope tube is high. If you have to go that high to keep the scope from moving, the rings probably need to be lapped or you need better rings.

In the last decade or so, I've never had to tighten scope rings beyond 15 in/lbs and I've never had slippage.

I also rarely have more than a shadow of a ring mark.

[LBDamned]

I usually go 20 in lb on ring top, and 60 in lb to base.

[thomashoward]

I don't use torque tool on rings and bases. use removable locker and go less than Gorilla tight.
I use Burris signature rings with inserts

[JMP]

You don't even need a torque wrench for rings. The appropriate torque is wide enough for fit within a dummy range. Assuming you have a decent scope, 2-2.5 Newton-Meters is about where you want it. Common sense will also put you in this range. if you are tightening so much, your screws are stripping and your tube is bending, then you have exceeded the dummy range. If you have not tightened it to the point when the scope can twist and move, you have not reached the dummy range.

The exception may be if you are mounting a steel scope to steel rings, there is less friction; hence, you may need it tighter. In that case, bedding the scope might be the best option.

I have a very expensive torque wrench, and I don't even use it because I do best with feel, given that I have mounted so many scopes. But, at least my friends can make use for my torque wrench.