M70 Torque Specs


Copper BB
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Joined: Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:02 pm
Location: NE Ohio
PostPosted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 5:04 pm
I recently acquired a torque wrench and plan on re-torquing the action screws in my M70. The question is: to what spec?

I've read that 35 in-lbs is a good setting. I don't want to start at some point (20?) and work up until the accuracy peaks and starts to diminish, as this will consume quite a bit of ammo and also result in a sore shoulder.

The rifle in question is an MOA stainless featherweight (walnut, of course) in .270, which comes glass-bedded from the factory.

If you have experience with this particular model and can advise me how to proceed, I would appreciate you response.

Thanks.
PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 9:46 am
Sorry Brother...can't help you with the Torque Spec...

have you tried calling Winchester...?

http://www.winchesterguns.com/support.html

.22LR
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Joined: Sun Oct 27, 2013 11:05 am
PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 9:09 pm
The booklet that came with my M70 FWT specifies 35 in lbs for the action screws.

Copper BB
Posts: 4
Joined: Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:02 pm
Location: NE Ohio
PostPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 1:00 pm
Thanks, Rich. Unfortunately, my M70 manual is MIA. Appreciate your response.

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