Thread: Removing a stock and putting it back on

When I was target shooting I was taught to put the stock back on while the rifle was vertical, with butt down muzzle up. I can't recall why, but assume it's to ensure the action sits right back on the recoil lug. Don't know if that's necessary for field rifles but the logic holds.

On another note, what's the recommended torque setting for t3s in nM? I can only find varying suggestions and in ft/lb (though I suppose the conversion would be easy enough). I used to do 5nM for my target rifle (alu stock), and 4nM (wooden).