The Czickness LII.2…..the sunshine and roses version.

[MindfulMan]

Have you had any concerns with the granularity of the settings in that one that would make you want the digital version?

Just curious

I'll put it this way. Having worked on nuclear weapons for five years, I'm very familiar with what are probably the most accurate torque measurements on earth.
For my purposes with firearms (which are admittedly minimal), I feel that the Wheeler is accurate 'enough'.

stupid keyboard wants to type in Italics !!!

 

[WebSnyper]

I'll put it this way. Having worked on nuclear weapons for five years, I'm very familiar with what are probably the most accurate torque measurements on earth.
For my purposes with firearms (which are admittedly minimal), I feel that the Wheeler is accurate 'enough'.

stupid keyboard wants to type in Italics !!!

Sounds like a good recommendation.

 

[MindfulMan]

Sounds like a good recommendation.

I do appreciate precision, but having worked with TT on several firearm projects, I learned that exact precision isn't always necessary (take barrel installation as an example).
If a scope mounting nut says to torque at 35 in/lb, 32 to 38 in/lb should work just fine.
That's just my opinion, of couse !

 

[MindfulMan]

I do like my scopes to be mounted as level as possible.

 

[patience0830]

I do like my scopes to be mounted as level as possible.

View attachment 312930

My problem is getting the rifle level and held that way until I can tighten the screws.

 

[ChrisK]

I guess the Machinist/Aircraft Mechanic side of me makes me spend a little more on torque wrench’s for scope work…$128.00

 

[gmcttr]

I’ve heard good things about those, personally have a fix-it-sticks set that works very good for me.
As a farmer who goes by the motto if a little’s good more is better and too much is almost just enough, I could definitely break things without a good torque wrench.

I have the Wheeler Fat Wrench and it gets the job done.

I have changed over the the fixit sticks as it can be used as a torque wrench and for any other fastener removal and installation jobs. Once you start using a Fixit kit you will find it to be a go to tool on the bench or at the range and soon forget the cost.

Rifle & Optics Toolkit With All-in-One Torque Driver | Fix It Sticks

Carry Fix It Sticks' Rifle and Optics Toolkit with All-in-One Torque Driver and you can tighten scope rings, mounts and more.

store.fixitsticks.com

 

[MindfulMan]

My problem is getting the rifle level and held that way until I can tighten the screws.

It can be a slow process, for sure .... and I've had to start over more than once !

 

[MindfulMan]

I guess the Machinist/Aircraft Mechanic side of me makes me spend a little more on torque wrench’s for scope work…$128.00View attachment 312931

Ohhh, that's a nice one !

 

[mcapo]

I have the Wheeler Fat Wrench and find it more than adequate.

I also have Tekton torque wrenches (1/4, 3/8 and 1/2") and have the most confidence in their accuracy. The 1/4" has a 10 inch/lb minimum setting.

1/4 Inch Drive Dual-Direction Micrometer Torque Wrench | TEKTON | TRQ21101

1/4 Inch Drive Dual-Direction Micrometer Torque Wrench: 10-150 in.-lb. (1.1-16.9 Nm). Designed for use on bicycles. High-contrast scale and zipper case.

www.tekton.com

I have a couple of the Fix-It-Stick All-in-One torque drivers and find those get the most use by far. They are quick, easy and accurate enough.

All-In-One Torque Driver | Fix It Sticks

Use Fix It Sticks' All-in-One Torque Driver to precisely tighten scope rings, mounts, actions, screws and more, in the field, at the range, or at home.

store.fixitsticks.com

 

[gmcttr]

Left to right, vortex, wheeler and fixit sticks.



I am a strong proponent of the fixit sticks. Many online sights have them a little below msrp.

Ask TD, mcapo and others on here about their sets.

 

[mcapo]

Ask...mcapo...others on here about their sets.

I have the below set (or something very similar) for my range kit along with a second ratcheting driver and all in one torque driver for the tool box at home.

Crazy expensive but I use them all the time.

I have added in a few extra pieces, pair of pliers and a small hammer to the below set. If anything requires more than that - I shouldn't be doing it at the range anyway.

 

[gmcttr]

My problem is getting the rifle level and held that way until I can tighten the screws.

Many of the Tipton type of gun vises along with other brands will take care of the holding to set a rifle level and vertically plumb.

This Wheeler scope install set takes care of getting the crosshairs lined up.

Professional Scope Reticle Leveling System | Wheeler

Professional Reticle Leveling System

www.wheelertools.com

 

[MindfulMan]

Left to right, vortex, wheeler and fixit sticks.

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I am a strong proponent of the fixit sticks. Many online sights have them a little below msrp.

Ask TD, mcapo and others on here about their sets.

I've only heard great things about the Fix-It sticks, that's for sure. I could be mis-remembering, but in 2014 when I bought Fat Wrench, I don't think that Fix-It were on the market.

 

[mcapo]

Wow....sometimes I read my posts and wonder if I know the English language, at all. I apologize to all for having to decipher and for not meeting the standards set by @patience0830 .

 

[MindfulMan]

At 72, I'm not going to invest in many expensive tools. I might ask to borrow !

 

[mcapo]

I've only heard great things about the Fix-It sticks, that's for sure. I could be mis-remembering, but in 2014 when I bought Fat Wrench, I don't think that Fix-It were on the market.

Yea, I wanna say they came into popularity right before covid-ish. 2016-8ish?

 

[MindfulMan]

Yea, I wanna say they came into popularity right before covid-ish. 2016-8ish?

Yup, I agree.
P>S ---- I complimented your photography earlier (your new 3 guns, and the setup).

 

[mcapo]

At 72, I'm not going to invest in many expensive tools. I might ask to borrow !

Interesting you say that, I spent most of the last two years replacing most of my tools and even tool boxes. Everything from cordless drills to 3/4" impact sockets with all the "old" stuff going to my youngest. Large tools heavy duty tools that I might not ever use again where gifted out to the son most likely to use them. I figure at 54, these are the last of many tools that I will ever buy.

 

[mcapo]

Yup, I agree.
P>S ---- I complimented your photography earlier (your new 3 guns, and the setup).

Thank you!

I am slow but I am improving! Just wait till you see the pics I take when I am 72!!