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Tried to search up Chris' blog and the website for suggestions on Torque drivers. I'm not totally sure if this is what it is relating to because it mentions a Fatmax Toruqe driver which search results end up as impact wrenches.

I'm not familiar with the importance of inexpensive or expensive torque drivers in relation to firearms. And which scales are accurate or inaccurate. There are adjustable and non adjustable wrenches and I'm quite at a loss between the differences of an inexpensive torque driver and a $125 torque driver.

Just keep crankin till the lenses crack.

I have this kit: http://www.amazon.com/Wheeler-Scope-Mou ... B002PQKGSI

It's served me quite well.

The Wheeler is a decent tool.

If you're looking to spend a bit more, Wiha makes a 20-70 inch pound screwdriver for around 85 dollars.

I've only ever mounted 1X red dots so you'll have to forgive my ignorance but is all this stuff really necessary with modern scopes and mounts?

Kommander wrote:I've only ever mounted 1X red dots so you'll have to forgive my ignorance but is all this stuff really necessary with modern scopes and mounts?

Not usually ( in my opinion ) - if you are firing a calibre that has some real kick to it, or shooting at long range then it's different.

Only the more expensive scope rings will come with a recommended torque figure anyway - for all the rest you'd have to use a generic torque figure for the thread and the material. One finger pressure on a standard length hex key is near enough.

I bought my 1/4" torque driver as milsurp. Had a current calibration sticker on it and a price tag of £25 instead of the £275 which I later found out was retail price. I've only used it a handful of times.

The way I've heard to do it for thumpers:

First make sure the rings are aligned - a light lapping is a good idea.
After cleaning thoroughly, apply a coating of rosin(Midway sells smaller quantities) on the inside of the rings.
lay the scope in, set the right eye relief and square it to the gun.
Apply blue loctite(you can cheat and use clear nailpolish), and torque to value in a star pattern.

It's never a bad idea to torque fasteners to an appropriate spec. And +1 on blue Loctite for optic mounts.

rightisright wrote:I have this kit: http://www.amazon.com/Wheeler-Scope-Mou ... B002PQKGSI

It's served me quite well.

That's the one I got a few months back, I've only mounted the scope on my crossbow, figuring that was a good place to start. Just watch the video a few times, take notes and you'll be fine.