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Offline JimDandy

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Torquing stock bolts?
« on: May 02, 2011, 03:45:33 PM »
I just ordered a T3 lite in 308. I want to take the stock off to clean up make sure everything looks OK before firing, any one know how much to retighten bolts? Do I need a inch-pound wrench?  Thanks in advance-I  cant wait to see how it performs!!
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Re: Torquing stock bolts?
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2011, 05:30:08 PM »
Wood or laminate stocks 25-30 in/lbs
Synthetic stocks 35-40 in/lbs
Stocks with pillar or aluminum chassis bedding 50-65 in/lbs
Yes you will need a torque wrench ,but it doesn't have to be expensive. A uniform torque it more important than the amount of torque.

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