Aloha all, so I have a VX-5HD coming in to mount onto my model 70 and I want to do it on my own. I’m currently gathering the tools for it and I’m looking for a good torque wrench. I was looking at the fat wrench but I’ve seen people say that it has some accuracy issues. I’ve been looking toward the fix it sticks or the wheeler fat sticks. Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations on a good torque wrench.

I have both the “Fat Wrench” and fix it sticks.  Not sure on the accuracy of either.  If mounted multiple scopes using the fat wrench and haven’t had issues.  I’ve been using the fix it sticks on just one rifle without issue so far. 

Are you in need of a torque wrench (foot-lbs), or a torque screwdriver (inch-lbs measurement)?

Unless you get a digital model that beeps when you hit the desired torque, it's all just an estimate.  Look at how most of them are set -- usually with a twist collar and most have no detents to lock in on specific numbers. 

I bought a torque screwdriver when I ordered some connectors to join copper and aluminum wires.  Copper wires needed one inch-lb of torque on the clamping screw, and aluminum a different number.

I've used that tool for mounting scopes and assembling other things needing a recommended torque in inch-lbs.  Most recently was for the connecting screws on the 220v outlet for my new range.

 


Edit:  I see the Wheeler Fat Wrench is a screwdriver that uses inch-lbs.  I guess I was on the right trail. 

Here's the torque driver i bought.  i paid about the same price, but had to add $16 shipping.  Now it's listed with Prime shipping.   

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RZ1D86/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Don't get confused by the reviews.  As happens often, products from the same seller sometimes overlap, so you have to be sure which product you're reading a review for.

Mahalo for the feed back guys. I found a video on YouTube of a guy that tests out all the torque screwdrivers  and after a 1000 turns the real avid torque screwdriver seemed to stay accurate so that’s what I went with. Plus it comes in a nice case 

Mahalo for the feed back guys. I found a video on YouTube of a guy that tests out all the torque screwdrivers  and after a 1000 turns the real avid torque screwdriver seemed to stay accurate so that’s what I went with. Plus it comes in a nice case 

That looks like a nice one.  Can be set in 1 inch-lb increments.

 

I don't have experience with other torque wrenched besides the FAT by Wheeler. It works for what it's worth. Better than me guessing with my Trex arms. So far with Real Avid tools I did not have good experiences with them. They are in the trash. If you want precise torque values they are quite pricey and that's when I question their worth in our sport. Just like powder measures. Prometheus, Harrell's but what really counts is down range on the target. Don't over torque and don't place rings right besides the adjustment turrets. Scope manufacturers say that it puts stress in the internals.

I have torque wrenches from Vortex (adjustable), Nightforce (fixed), and Fix-it-Stix (fixed limiters).  I mostly use the Fix-it-Stixs now, unless there's a setting that I don't have the limiters for.  As for accuracy, the Vortex came with certificates, but no idea on how to check and/or re-cert.