True, you can torque for a known value to ensure the screws won’t loosen over time. I was doing it to help ensure accuracy. Not needed with proper bedding.
For scope base: ensures you don’t snap off tiny screws.
For scope rings: avoids ring marks.
For action screws: for a known value.
Al can explain it far better than I can.
Last edited by John_Boy; 11/07/21.
