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You’d think by now it’d be a Torx head.
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The new ones 'do" have a torx socket right in the center, combined with the slot. I like them gorilla tight, especially on magnums, so the big screwdriver works well for that.
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Torx actually works better for Gorilla tight than the big screwdriver.
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Torx actually works better for Gorilla tight than the big screwdriver. 100% accurate. Just don't cheap out on the Torx driver.
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Last time I ever used those bases was on a 700 Custom KS Mountain rifle in 375 H&H. Sheared one of the screws off from the recoil. Leupold set me up with QR rings & bases instead. Worth it's weight in gold...... ![[Linked Image]](https://www.brownells.com/userdocs/skus/l_080112081_1.jpg)
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I use a large S&K screwdriver.
I also had a large wooden handle one from long ago.
With them one needs not tighten farmer tight. I agree. I have 2 screw drivers that are perfect for this use. I keep one in the range bag. You dont want to go too tight because it will bend the screw and weaken it.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/106879.jpg) I mill screwdrivers to fit with a carbide endmill. I have a huge collection of garage sale screwdrivers. Every year I buy a lot of big game tags and build a lot of rifles. Two weeks ago I was building a $45 [low cost is the theme] hunting rifle. It is a 300 Sav Arisaka. I drilled and tapped. The old Rem700 action take off scope I am mounting is a 1992 Leupold vari x IIc 3x9x40 that I am counting as $0 cost. Just to bore sight the old scope, I made this coin based screwdriver at .085" x 0.5" with a 0.6" radius.
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. -Ernest Hemingway
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I have also used the QR setup, it does indeed work well. I also had a set of Dual Dovetail mounts that were stout on a light weight 300 RUM. I just use the STD as I like to swap scopes sometimes, just for giggles or experimenting with loads. I agree, I turn them in until I feel it has 'stopped" . I have twisted off a lot of stuff ( but I have big hands and an OCD attitude about my rifles, ha)
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Another vote for the Leupold QR bases and tings. I've used them exclusively ever since they were introduced about 30 years ago, as long as there was a base available for the rifle in question. Never had an issue and I can carry a small compact backup scope already sighted in when I hunt remote areas.
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I just installed a new Leupold set of quarter turn bases.....I'll look hard and long for someone else's in the future!!!
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