There are lots of opinions on pre 64 Win 70 screw torques. I have always put all the screws in loose but all the way in, then:
1. Close the floorplate and tighten the front guard screw very tight with a good fitting screw driver.
2. Tighten the rear guard screw nearly as tight
3. Open the floorplate and tighten the middle screw just until it stops - very little torque if any
4. Tighten the Forend Screw tight then back out and then turn in until it stops - very little torque if any.
That has always provided the best accuracy for me. I only fire three shot groups as no animal is giving you more than that in the field. The pre 64 Standards were not free floated; get them too hot and the groups are going to open up. Three shots will tell you all you need to know. Most of mine will cloverleaf with good ammunition.
