I don’t use a torque wrench either. I tighten the front and back the middle, if there is one, I tighten then back off.
One thing I do is put my hand around the fore end and if the barrel moves as I tighten the back or middle I may be looking at re-bedding.


I prefer classic.
Semper Fi
I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally