Torque Screwdriver

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So I have my 4 rifles and scopes on hand that I want to mount. Still working on figuring out which rings to buy for quality and proper fit/positioning. Reading some articles I came across another issue. Using a Torque screwdriver to make sure nothing is damaged. I saw one at Midway USA, Wheeler set for $55. Do you guys use Torque screwdrivers on all mounts, or just go by feel? If so, what do you recommend? A lot more to this that I thought really. I have only mounted one scope, that was a cheap $40 Tasco that came with rings on a rimfire years ago. Lol, feel like I'm in over my head on some of this stuff.
 
I’ve gone by feel in the past, knowing that I really ought to get one. I suppose I will one day. Maybe ask for one for Father’s Day along with more homesteading books.
 
If you don't know what a certain torque feels like with the tool you're using........use a torque wrench. A certain amount of torque will different depending on how much leverage your tool has....ie 5ft lbs will be much easier to achieve with a wrench than a nut driver. If you use it several times you will get a feel for it, then sell it later if you want.

Read the instructions with the Wheeler, you will probably need to set the tool to a zero setting while not in use, so the spring doesn't get stretched.
 
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I have the Wheeler. I don't torque anything by feel. The Wheeler works very well. Everybody borrows mine and it was part of a scope mounting kit that has been great for every scope I have installed.
 
Fix it sticks.... i have a wheeler that stays in my big tool box in the shed. Fix it sticks are great and fit easily in a range bag. No having to twist the handle on the wheeler and better quality bits makes the fix it sticks my go to for any precision application.
https://store.fixitsticks.com
 
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Fix it sticks.... i have a wheeler that stays in my big tool box in the shed. Fix it sticks are great and fit easily in a range bag. No having to twist the handle on the wheeler and better quality bits makes the fix it sticks my go to for any precision application.
https://store.fixitsticks.com
That reminds me of the calibrated "extensions" some shops use to mount tires.
 
Just as important as a torque driver is a spec sheet that tells you how much to apply. Regular steel screws into steel, hardened screws into regular steel, hardened screws into aluminum, etc. etc. You haven't lived until you've wrung off a screw in the top of a rifle receiver.... You'll teach yourself new words......
 
Also remember to clean the screw and screw hole and then use either an anti-seize compound or thread lock.
 
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