IS A WHELLER TORQUE SCREW DRIVER WHAT TO USE TO mount A rifle SCOPE.

[Nattboy]

If you are putting a scope on a PCP/Pump up pnuematic .. As @EncoreUneFois has said.. No need. Just enough to keep it from being bumped and drifted... A springer?.. Follow the same torque specs used for PB's.

 

[Hateful McNasty]

Heres somthing new you can maybe grab at your local home Depot ..

They seem to no longer have the good ol mechanical one . This has bits as well

Search Results for toque screwdriver at The Home Depot

Search Results for toque screwdriver at The Home Depot

www.homedepot.com

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Husky 8-40 in./lbs. 1/4 in. Drive Electronic Torque Screwdriver H4DETSD - The Home Depot

Husky offers this durable Hex Torque Driver for technicians working with aluminum to copper connector. Eliminates slippage or dropping in tight spaces.

www.homedepot.com

 

[Nattboy]

I don't want to discourage using a torque driver, as it can be a good learning tool. But a properly fitting screwdriver tip is more important. The bits with some torque drivers don't fit into the driver real securely, and the tip often doesn't fit the screw head well, so you can end up with a sloppy connection, which can result in damaged screws. Once you translate a certain torque to its feel, you won't need the torque driver for scope rings.

Thank you

 

[Dairyboy]

I broke FX scope rings at 15”# using a Wheeler Fat Wrench. I emailed FX and asked what rating they suggested and they couldn’t give me a specific number but they did replace the rings.

They broke at 15in/lbs yikes!

I've used a Wheeler Fat wrench for years and no issues with it. Also bought an extra bit assortment and that helped with 99% of sizes I've needed

 

[Nattboy]

Heres somthing new you can maybe grab at your local home Depot ..

They seem to no longer have the good ol mechanical one . This has bits as well

Search Results for toque screwdriver at The Home Depot

Search Results for toque screwdriver at The Home Depot

www.homedepot.com

Oops wrong Link

Husky 8-40 in./lbs. 1/4 in. Drive Electronic Torque Screwdriver H4DETSD - The Home Depot

Husky offers this durable Hex Torque Driver for technicians working with aluminum to copper connector. Eliminates slippage or dropping in tight spaces.

www.homedepot.com

Thank you

 

[Nattboy]

They broke at 15in/lbs yikes!

I've used a Wheeler Fat wrench for years and no issues with it. Also bought an extra bit assortment and that helped with 99% of sizes I've needed

Thank you

 

[JDR]

If you get a torque wrench, make sure you zero it out before you store it. I put a label on the case to remind me. My Wheeler instruction manual says storing it with anything other than 0 in-lbs will damage it.

 

[Nattboy]

If you get a torque wrench, make sure you zero it out before you store it. I put a label on the case to remind me. My Wheeler instruction manual says storing it with anything other than 0 in-lbs will damage it.

Thank you

 

[Peskådot671]

Fix It Sticks for me. I also have a Wheeler which is still new in the box.

 

[delooper]

If you're going to the extreme of using a torque wrench, you might want to do some tests to ensure it's calibrated properly.

As mentioned, for PCP applications you don't need much more than finger tight.

 

[boscoebrea]

Remember when tightening to tighten each screw, bolt, or nut a little at a time, and to also skip around,I look at the space between the upper and lower mount to make sure they are even.

 

[Healthservices]

Power tools all the way man!

I wonder why my hex screws always round off?



Allen

 

[Hateful McNasty]

Power tools all the way man!
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I wonder why my hex screws always round off?



Allen

Cause your not using the impact series bits like these Milwaukee "shockwave" ones

It'll teach them scope ring cap screws whos boss