307 Alpine CT action screws

[Morgan12]

Hey so I tourqued my action screws to 53in/lbs with blue locetite as the max is 55. Question is, is it to much as loctite acts as a lubricant or is that on the money?

[Dino82520]

If Weatherby says a certain dry torque value is optimum and you choose to do it differently, don't ask me to validate your decision.

[Morgan12]

If Weatherby says a certain dry torque value is optimum and you choose to do it differently, don't ask me to verify your decision.

Sorry just confused with their manual
If it means with the loctite you go 55 or they are giving you a dry spec even tho they mention blue loctite.

[Dino82520]

While I don't own a Weatherby 307 I checked my latest MK V manual which states: Rear action screw should be tightened first to 35 in lb followed by the front action screw to 35 in lb. For wood and synthetic stocks this is the final value. For composite stocks with aluminum bedding blocks apply 55 in lb to rear screw followed by 55 in lb torque to front screw. There was no mention of loctite.

Again I do not own a Weatherby 307 I have owned several Remington 700s. Remington recommended in the past to use 35 in lb as a torque value when reassembling their rifles. I presently own 3 700s. A .222 ADL, a 700 Classic in 35 Whelen and a custom 6.5 X .280 AI. All rifles shoot consistently well with the .222 ADL shooting sub 1/2 three shot groups on a regular basis. No mention of use of a thread sealant was mentioned.

Evidently they have different procedures for the 307..  If in doubt call Weatherby customer service at 1-307-675-7480Monday morning.

[.257]

The way l read it
5. Small amount of blue compound
8. 35 lbs. / 55 lbs if the stock has aluminum bedding blocks

All use the compound, depending on stock type the amount of torque

[.257]

While I don't own a Weatherby 307 I checked my latest MK V manual which states: Rear action screw should be tightened first to 35 in lb followed by the front action screw to 35 in lb. For wood and synthetic stocks this is the final value. For composite stocks with aluminum bedding blocks apply 55 in lb to rear screw followed by 55 in lb torque to front screw. There was no mention of loctite.

Again I do not own a Weatherby 307 I have owned several Remington 700s. Remington recommended in the past to use 35 in lb as a torque value when reassembling their rifles. I presently own 3 700s. A .222 ADL, a 700 Classic in 35 Whelen and a custom 6.5 X .284 AI. All rifles shoot consistently well with the .222 ADL shooting sub 1/2 three shot groups on a regular basis. No mention of use of a thread sealant was mentioned.

Evidently they have different procedures for the 307..  If in doubt call Weatherby customer service at 1-307-675-7480Monday morning.

Nice list of guns!
What velocity do you get with the 6.5-284 AI? Asking because that is one of my favorite cartridges, just wondering if the AI is worth it or not

[Dino82520]

Nice list of guns!
What velocity do you get with the 6.5-284 AI? Asking because that is one of my favorite cartridges, just wondering if the AI is worth it or not
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Currently  getting 3050 to 3075 fps with the 143 gr Hornady ELD X and 1/2 to 3/4 in 3 shot groups using a charge of RE-22. Load testing has been curtailed a bit with the price of powders. Spending $50 or more for a pound of powder that you have no other uses for gets expensive after a bit. I may have to try RE 26. It is the only powder listed on loaddata.com to show higher velocities in the 6.5-06 than I am getting.

I did achieve my goal of near .264 Win velocities using considerably less powder. I'm not disappointed in the least.

BTW, the goat in my avatar was taken with my 6.5 and I'm holding it in the picture.

[Dino82520]

Boy did I drop the Ball. I meant 6.5 X .280 AI. I can understand your questioning. Sorry, must have had a brain cramp.

[txaggie]

I almost bought a 6.5-06 ruger 1, was a real auction and i quit on it, always thought that to be a cool little dude. But I don't play around enough with loading so i backed out.

Bet that AI is a firecracker! I had a 6.5x284 ruger 1 back when finding ammo was like unobtanium guy drove 6 hours to buy it from me was his favorite caliber, sent me a picture later that season taking a muley several hundred yards away - lol some preach 1's aren't accurate - all of mine sure are.