Mounting Scope rings...which torque wrench to buy?

[wanttolearn]

So i finally have a rifle and a scope. I just ordered rings, they should be here soon.

I guess i need a torque wrench? What does everyone use? Don't want garbage but might only ever mount 2 - 4 scopes with it (at least in the foreseeable future).

Thanks


Also, which loctite (blue?).

[SubOrbital]

I mean, you don't technically need one. 1/8-1/4 turn past hand tight suffices for many things.

 

If you want what most hobbyist types use for an in-lb torque wrench in gunsmithing then the common option is the Wheeler FAT wrench.

 

I have a Seekonk dial torque wrench, but that's on the extreme other end from 1/4 turn past hand tight.

[wanttolearn]

thanks for responding.

the scope mount lists specific values to torque the base, want to do the right thing. i will look at the wrenches you mentioned. 

[Beef15]

Wheeler is what you seek.

There are other options, when I looked cheaper was mostly junk, and better is 4x or more the cost.

I have a MAC screwdriver type that was obscene, but I used it for work when I bought it.

Many options lack the range for cap/base screws and cross bolts.

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[L3324temp]

I use this one

 

 

https://www.kctoolco.com/wiha-28508-20-70-in-lbs-adjustable-torque-screwdriver/

 

 

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[echotango]

I use this

 

[wanttolearn]

that Park tool looks perfect....but i think it's no longer made. I'll run to home depot and see if they have something similar. Then i'll have to find the appropriate sockets/drivers

[RePete]

15 hours ago, echotango said:

I use this

 

 

12 hours ago, wanttolearn said:

that Park tool looks perfect....but i think it's no longer made. I'll run to home depot and see if they have something similar. Then i'll have to find the appropriate sockets/drivers

KD tools make a similar unit.

 

Make sure you get inch/lbs.

[MemphisMechanic]

$24.

 

Order from the website and have it delivered to your local store for free. Does the job just fine (deflecting beam style wrenches are both cheaper and more accurate than a cheap click-type unit, as long as they aren't abused.)

 

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Presa-1-4-in-Drive-0-to-80-in-lbs-Beam-Style-Torque-Wrench-CP31006/206975714?MERCH=REC-_-rv_mobileweb_rr-_-206743985-_-206975714-_-N

Edited July 5, 2017 by MemphisMechanic

[echotango]

4 hours ago, RePete said:

 

KD tools make a similar unit.

 

Make sure you get inch/lbs.

Correct.  Mine is, I just used the pic.  

[wanttolearn]

perfect...thank you

[DBX]

I use the Wheeler Fat Wrench.

[Blue Jacket]

FAT Wrench for me as well