Torque setting for Anschütz aluminium stock

[Paul]

When you replace the factory glass bedded wood stock of an Anschütz Match 54 barreled action by an aluminium stock, do you keep the same torque setting ?

[Albert B]

Factory settings according to users manual states:
wood stock 5Nm
Allum. stock 6Nm

[Thomas Monto]

5 or 6 NM, (25 to 35 inch pounds), is a good starting point. The bedding tension will depend upon what your rifle likes for the ammo being used. It is not uncommon to have different tension on the front and back screws. Do some testing and see what your rifle/ammo combo likes. Paul Gideon had a good article on the Florida Smallbore website some time back. Probably the best I have seen regarding this issue.
TM

[Paul]

Thanks to both of you for your replies. I understand that basically, an aluminium stock will need a higher torque setting than a wood stock, am I correct ?

Thomas, as far as I know, 5 to 6 Nm is roughly 44 to 53 inch pounds, not 25 to 35, no ?

[Albert B]

you are correct:
5Nm = aprox 45 Inch pounds
6nM = aprox 53 Inch pounds

[Thomas Monto]

Again it will depend upon your rifle/ammo combination. In most cases a aluminum stock requires less tension. For example my 2013 uses 35 inch lbs. for Eley red Box EXP.

For a complete discussion check the Fl. site, they have a good technical discussion group.
TM

[Ric]

The bedding bolt torque settings are a further tuneing adjustment for your rifle. The above settings are the ones given in the manuals but they are not set in stone. Dont be afraid to try slight adjustments to see if you can improve your accuracy.