Vortex Tactical Scope Rings Torque Specs

Mounting a scope to a precision rifle looks simple but it s not easy.

Vortex tactical scope rings torque specs.

Rugged lightweight anti snag design. Robust grade 8 fasteners. Image referenced vortex optics. As that article explains these specs are subject to change as companies.

Rated 5 out of 5 by brenn330 from rugged lightweight precise incredible value. Type 2 matte black anodized. I am just getting ready to mount it and attached to the vortex scope is a tag stating they suggest using a inch pounds torque wrench when installing the scope rings i picked up some burris metal rings. 100 made in usa guaranteed for life.

Pro series rings combine rock solid reliability and strength with high quality machining to ensure ultimate accuracy and consistency. These vortex rings are then serialized vibratory tumbled bead blasted and finished with a type iii hard coat anodize. Laser engraved torque specifications. I was looking for a new ring set for my precision 22 build.

These come from a lot of different sources including manufacturers on the phone but one great one is brownell s torque specifications for gunsmiths article. When mounting a weaver picatinny rail on the action 15 55 in lbs or 1 69 6 21 nm badger 15 in lbs or 1 69 nm warne and nightforce 25 in lbs or 2 82 nm vortex 55 in lbs or 6 21 nm when mounting rings on a weaver picatinny rail 14 25 in lbs or 1 5 7 34 nm leupold. It is a list of the recommended screw torque settings for most rifle parts like action screw torque. When using this ring to mount a conventional riflescope we strongly recommend lapping the rings for a proper and secure fit for your optic.

Robust 6 screw tactical ring is perfect for mounting red dot optics magnifiers and other accessories with 30mm tube diameters to your picatinny rail. I have the wheeler fat wrench so there is no problem but i could not find anywhere what vortex suggests for ring torque specs. Here is why doing it wrong on a precision rifle results in missing shots and endless adjustments to fix your zero and one thing particular is how people torque the screws on the scope rings. Streamlined lightweight and durable these rings use four t 25 torx style socket cap screws for secure mounting.