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I just purchased my first Tikka; T3 Lite with synthetic stock, 270Win. Since the owners manual didn't cover it, I'll ask. What are the torque specs for the action screws?
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I'll start off by saying just turn the two screws down firm and call it good. That may in the 30 inch/lb range. Enjoy the rifle and post some pics.
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I used 35 inch pounds as recommended By Nathan Foster at Terminal Ballistics Research
http://www.ballisticstudies.com/ In one of his books he recommends no more no Less than 35 inch pounds.
He also recommends using a dab of Loctite on the threads to keep them at the torque setting.
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I'll start off by saying just turn the two screws down firm and call it good. That may in the 30 inch/lb range. Enjoy the rifle and post some pics.
That's what I do.
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Berretta told me 35-40 inch pounds.
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I roll with 35 in-lb.
50 in-lb is wayyyy too much and degrade accuracy. Found that one out the hard way
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I installed pillars and upgraded lug and still went around 35 with a weaver torque wrench. Calibration probably so so on wrench. For me and my stock I kept checking how mag would release as I tightened up front screw
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