SmallGameAddict
.308 Win
This topic has been done SO many times over the years that it's stale, BUT I am going to post it anyways. If you search the topic on the internet, you will get many answers to the question.
I remember reading on Remington's website that they recommend a 30 in lb torque minimum, and 35 in lb maximum, when torquing the stock screws on the 700 rifles for use with the factory supplied synthetic stocks. They did not elaborate on the ADL front trigger guard screw.
Logic would suggest that since the front trigger guard screw is (significantly) smaller in diameter than the larger front and rear stock screws, and that it's only job is to hold up the front of the trigger guard, the torque would be less on the front trigger guard screw than the other two. After all, of course, the BDL only has the front and rear stock screws. Also, I have read in magazines etc. over the years to never over torque the center screw on bolt-action rifles, which included Winchester Model 70's, because you risk bending the action, detrimental to accuracy..
I have never seriously accuracy tested my Remington 700 ADL Synthetic, .243 Win., which I purchased as a 'scoped combo'. I have merely casually sighted it in, while following Remington's barrel break-in procedure, and I only have 10 rounds through it so far. The first thing I noticed was the supplied scope was junk, so I upgraded to a VX-1 Leupold 2-7x33, also swapping the original bases and rings for Warne Maxima instead. The second thing I noticed was that the trigger guard was plastic, and so ordered the Remington steel textured matte trigger guard. Upon disassembly, I noticed that the front stock screw was loose, basically just threaded in. So, while replacing it, I pondered my stock screw torque options. I finally decided upon 30 in lbs for the front and rear stock screws, 15 in lbs for the front trigger guard screw, following this sequence-front stock screw, rear stock screw, then front trigger guard screw all at 15 in lbs, then the front and rear stock screws to a final 30 in lbs. Seems fine. Of course, the proof is in the shooting, and if groups are sub par, I will try tweaking the front and rear stock screws to 35 in lbs.
I like the rifle, it's a 700 short-action after all, the (somewhat) compact scope complements a 250 yard coyote/deer rig and I like the .243 Win. The cartridge is fun to shoot, and usually quite accurate. The synthetic stock isn't the greatest, but will do for now. The next obvious necessary upgrade for me would be a new Timney trigger, the thin model. The X-Mark Pro (non-adjustable version) breaks clean with no creep but has a heavy pull weight. I can't live with the trigger pull.
That's all, just a rambling on a rainy day, monkeying with one of my 3 ongoing projects.
I remember reading on Remington's website that they recommend a 30 in lb torque minimum, and 35 in lb maximum, when torquing the stock screws on the 700 rifles for use with the factory supplied synthetic stocks. They did not elaborate on the ADL front trigger guard screw.
Logic would suggest that since the front trigger guard screw is (significantly) smaller in diameter than the larger front and rear stock screws, and that it's only job is to hold up the front of the trigger guard, the torque would be less on the front trigger guard screw than the other two. After all, of course, the BDL only has the front and rear stock screws. Also, I have read in magazines etc. over the years to never over torque the center screw on bolt-action rifles, which included Winchester Model 70's, because you risk bending the action, detrimental to accuracy..
I have never seriously accuracy tested my Remington 700 ADL Synthetic, .243 Win., which I purchased as a 'scoped combo'. I have merely casually sighted it in, while following Remington's barrel break-in procedure, and I only have 10 rounds through it so far. The first thing I noticed was the supplied scope was junk, so I upgraded to a VX-1 Leupold 2-7x33, also swapping the original bases and rings for Warne Maxima instead. The second thing I noticed was that the trigger guard was plastic, and so ordered the Remington steel textured matte trigger guard. Upon disassembly, I noticed that the front stock screw was loose, basically just threaded in. So, while replacing it, I pondered my stock screw torque options. I finally decided upon 30 in lbs for the front and rear stock screws, 15 in lbs for the front trigger guard screw, following this sequence-front stock screw, rear stock screw, then front trigger guard screw all at 15 in lbs, then the front and rear stock screws to a final 30 in lbs. Seems fine. Of course, the proof is in the shooting, and if groups are sub par, I will try tweaking the front and rear stock screws to 35 in lbs.
I like the rifle, it's a 700 short-action after all, the (somewhat) compact scope complements a 250 yard coyote/deer rig and I like the .243 Win. The cartridge is fun to shoot, and usually quite accurate. The synthetic stock isn't the greatest, but will do for now. The next obvious necessary upgrade for me would be a new Timney trigger, the thin model. The X-Mark Pro (non-adjustable version) breaks clean with no creep but has a heavy pull weight. I can't live with the trigger pull.
That's all, just a rambling on a rainy day, monkeying with one of my 3 ongoing projects.
