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Old 09-12-2014, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCoRuss View Post
Does the torque recommended have leeway. I have the Leupold Patrol. Guide says 20 inch lbs. I have multiple inch lbs torque wrenches but they all start at 25inch lbs! Not real happy to have to get a new one for 5 inch lbs difference.
Leupold says 18 - 22 inch pounds. When I worked at Academy mounting scopes, we didn't have torque wrenches. Got them good and snug and then went about a quarter turn more.

Leupold also recommends lightly lubricating the screws...
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