Perhaps one of the reasons for some confusion is that these specs have changed over time.
I have in my hands a Leupold brochure from 1997 that recommends for Torx screws 27"lbs for base screws and 20"lbs for ring screws.
I also have in my hands a page I printed from the Leupold site in September 1999 that recommends 13-16 inch pounds for Torx ring screws.
My hands are obviously full becasue I also have a current package for Leupold Dual Dovetail bases (50042) that recommends:
6-48 base screws 22"lbs
8-40 base screws 28" lbs
8-40 ring screws 28" lbs
STD Windage screws 45"lbs
Ringmount keeper screws 45" lbs
PRW keeper screws 22"lbs
This should be enough to keep everyone confused!
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