Leupold scope and mount torque questions

[Blood Trail]

I have a Vari-X III 4.5-14x50mm scope with leupold scope mounts with torq screw heads. What is the proper torque for rings and bases?

[Cajun Blake]

15-20 inch pounds


I would advocate lapping the rings to insure close to 100% contact

[Coach W]

Depends which screws you have and what mounting system you have.

Post up a pic or post the model number of the rings... I've got em all written down.. Just need to know which ones you got.

[Coach W]

15-20 inch pounds


I would advocate lapping the rings to insure close to 100% contact

That's the generic ring torque screw specs... And very low for most leupold screws. Leupold has very specific ones.

6-48 base screws (small) = 22 in/lbs
8-40 base screws (average) = 28 in/lbs
8-40 ring screws = 28 in/lbs

STD windage screws = 45 in/lbs
Ringmount keeper screws = 45 in/lbs
PRW keeper screws = 22 in/lbs
Mark 4 keeper screws =65 in/lbs
Cross slot Keeper screw 45 in/lbs

Let it be noted that if you exceed these maximums by 5-10 lbs they will shear/break off... I tested a few at my own cost

So like I said post up whatcha got or the product number and I can give you the exact torque.

[Blood Trail]

Its a Vari-X III 4.5-12x50. The ring mounts are standard hex. nut.

edit: just saw you that you wanted to know product number. I'll get you that tomorrow. Thank's bro.