How to tighten new spring cap

[Ivanab]

I have just received the new spring cap for my R-1, and unlike the old cap, it does not have any flat sides and I am unsure on how to tighten the caps. Is there a tool made for this purpose?

Thanks for your help!

[tucker301]

The tool is built into the end of the forearm.
Use the sling stud.

I know... I don't like using the forearm as a wrench either

[DreamHuntz]

Does this quote from the Benelli owners manual make since to anyone else?

"WARNING:use enough force when screwing on the cap to to overcome the contrast of the spring stopping the barrel, until the cap is fully against the cylinder guide pin". End of quote

The key word that is confusing to me is "over come the contrast". My question is does this mean tighten the spring until you hear the wood fibers popping in your forearm? Can you over tighten the spring?

It would be nice if Benelli would come up with a more precise tool similar to a torque wrench or something along those lines that would give us an exact tension setting for a more uniform and detailed assembly when tightening the barrel down since the guns are marketed as a take down rifle to travel.

[tucker301]

I think it's one of those "lost in translation" things.

Just be thankful that Benelli isn't a Japanese company



[ 12-30-2005, 06:01 PM: Message edited by: tucker301 ]

[shekaree]

When I was buying my R1, the guy at WV Cabelas told me to tighten the sprint cap to the point where it STOPS. He told me NOT to tighten it any more once it stops. I am doing it and so far, after about 80 shots, no problem.

[garren]

[ 03-22-2006, 10:49 AM: Message edited by: garren ]

[wallhanger54]

Yup, basically it just means "Tighten it until it stops" no need to torque it. Aint it lovely to know that the Italians have their best Ph.D's in the company working on the english translation? I personally use a 1/4" punch to tighten. I don't like the idea of using the forend either.