Thread: Over-torqued screws

With six screws, the technique of tightening is as important as the actual torque setting. I start at 10inlb, but do one corner loosely and then the opposite and back and forward until the opposite corners are close to the right spec, then the opposite corners making sure the cap gaps are level and even then a final go on the middle screws and back around the lot again. There will be a manufacturer setting for torque, but unless you're on a 50cal or a big 300 or 338 magnum you won't need to get to gorilla red-face-tight levels.