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.

Sorry Brother...can't help you with the Torque Spec...

have you tried calling Winchester...?

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

The booklet that came with my M70 FWT specifies 35 in lbs for the action screws.

Thanks, Rich. Unfortunately, my M70 manual is MIA. Appreciate your response.