Scope Torque Wrench recomendation

RedRaider271 · Apr 29, 2012

I have been looking for a good all around torque wrench so that I can install my own optics properly. Back in the day i used to just bolt them up and shoot them..... so i am trying to do it the right way, anyone have any experience or ideas on what wrench to look at,

I see several online that are not variable, the fixed ones are just 15in/pnds or 25 in/pds etc. Based on my research and different scope manuf. require different torque ratings on the mounts and the rings. I have seen one thats like 1-75in/pnds, for like $185, anyways I was curious what everyone else uses??

Jeremy Moore · Apr 29, 2012

Got this one from Mesquite...http://www.harborfreight.com/1-4-quarter-inch-drive-click-stop-torque-wrench-2696.html
You're welcome to try mine out.

RedRaider271 · Apr 29, 2012

Im reinstalling my SWFA 1-4 on a JP mount, is do you know if 20in/lbs is to much for the ring screws??

Jeremy Haynes · May 8, 2012

How do you like the SS 1-4?

As far as the torque, im not sure... But i did find 2 different torque drivers on Amazon for right around $50.00

kaiserb · May 9, 2012

I use the Warne Scope Ring Torque wrench and it works great. http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=Warne+Torque+Wrench+Scope&ion=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1440&bih=815&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=3470590755288639034&sa=X&ei=JW6qT8v3G4Xs2QWY_v2mAg&ved=0CKoBEPMCMAE

Scott Hearn · May 9, 2012

I got one of these. It seems fairly well made and works good.

http://www.battenfeldtechnologies.com/wheeler-engineering/catalog.asp?product=fat-wrench

RedRaider271 · May 9, 2012

I really like the scope... it seems like a great design for 3 gun, just have to get it mounted, I bought a Larue mount for it and hope to install and start shooting it soon,