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

[LMT/556]

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

[Wake27]

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


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[LMT/556]

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.

[GH41]

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 $$$.

[LMT/556]

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.

[RHINOWSO]

I have an original Borka adjustable torque and it's great.

[WS6]

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.

[LMT/556]

Confused, that list was simply a comparison of available, similar torque limiting tools and cost. My chosen and consistently applied torque on my mounts is 65in/lbs. The reference to 1/4 turn past hand right is straight out of geissele's literature.

[WS6]

Confused, that list was simply a comparison of available, similar torque limiting tools and cost. My chosen and consistently applied torque on my mounts is 65in/lbs. The reference to 1/4 turn past hand right is straight out of geissele's literature.

I am sure if you stick with 1/4 turn past, you will be fine. Torque to angle is superior to torque to poundage, anyways. That said, I press the easy button and do what you do. 65 in-lb. Whether it's G mount, NF, or whatever (as long as that's within its parameters).

[Biggy]

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.