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    Borka Torque Limiter for 1/2" drive, Geissele mounts and others...

    Something I found at a reasonable price ~$40US and small form factor. Will remove and torque to 65in/lbs.

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    Borka Torque Limiter for 1/2" drive, Geissele mounts and others...

    Geissele mounts require 72 inch-pounds if I remember correctly.


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    Quote Originally Posted by LMT/556 View Post
    Something I found at a reasonable price ~$40US and small form factor. Will remove and torque to 65in/lbs.


    I like mine also. IMHO, torquing to 65 inch pounds should be just fine. Badger Ordnance uses 65 inch lbs and Nightforce use 68 inch lbs on their 1/2" inch nuts on their scope rings and mounts.

    Geissele mount instructions:
    The final step is to tighten the clamping nuts on the mount to the rifle. This can be completed using a 1⁄2” box- end wrench. Final torque is reached when the wrench is 1⁄4 turn past hand tight. If using a torque wrench is preferred, the torque value should not *exceed* 6 foot- pounds or 72 inch-pounds to prevent damage to the receiver. Note, if removing and re-installing in the field is required; a torque wrench is not necessary. Any method of attaching the mount, such as pliers or a wrench, will be sufficient for returning to the optic’s zero.


    Last edited by Biggy; 09-05-18 at 11:17.

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    Actually Geissele states their mounts don't require any specific torque, 1/4 turn past hand tight with a max spec of 72in/lbs. Leupold T-handle limiter is 65in/lbs @~$150US. NF T-handle is 68in/lbs @~$87US.
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    I would buy the adjustable kit even at 3 times the single limiter price. The exceptions would be... If I never intended to use any other than one setting or in production where speed means $$$.

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    I use this limiter for attaching/detaching geissele mounts to upper receivers. I have one of their adjustable kits for everything else. The limiter I posted is compact enough for range bag/field use and way less expensive than the alternatives.
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    I have an original Borka adjustable torque and it's great.

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    A 10-150 in/lb 1/4 click torque wrench runs about $50 on Amazon, and would be more versatile for installations at home.

    To me, re-checking mounts after travelling to a match or hunt is where the
    Borka would shine.

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    I have a couple of these setups. A little spendier than the Borka setup above but with a higher quality mini ratchet with more utility in my range kit. I also prefer to use this at home then dialing up my adjustable Wheeler, then dialing it back down before putting it away.

    Wera Ratchet
    65lb Fix it Stick

    The fix it stick comes with the 1/2" socket.


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    Quote Originally Posted by LMT/556 View Post
    Actually Geissele states their mounts don't require any specific torque, 1/4 turn past hand tight with a max spec of 72in/lbs. Leupold T-handle limiter is 65in/lbs @~$150US. NF T-handle is 68in/lbs @~$87US.
    Based on my testing, you need to pick a number and stick with it. If that's 50, ok, if that's 60, ok, if that's 68.729, ok. But don't go thinking your groups won't walk around if you vary it. Geissele hasn't done anything special that I or anyone who has tested them can see, that I am aware of.

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