When returning a M700 barreled action to the stock, what is the proper procedure for tightening bolts, and what torque for each bolt?
Is the procedure different for different rifle makes/models? Is it the same for wood and synthetic?
It is not as critical as a Win. Mod 70, in that case the middle screw is never very tight, but the front & back snug, esp. the front.
With the M700, the procedure is not complicated, I would tighten as I would anything, a little at a time with each screw until desired torque, to avoid binding anything, just common sense whether guns, wheels, etc. As far as torque is concerned, the amount does vary, not only wood vs syn, but type of synthetic. The HS Prec. alum. block stocks like on the Sendero, PSS, VS & others should be torqued to 60-65 inch pounds. This is tight & too much for wood & the "Mattel Type" stocks of the SPS or regular stocks. A safe bet would be to contact Rem or the stock manufacturer for the particular model stock you are using.
