Wilcox M68 installation / torque

Tactical Gear Optics & Mounts
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Hello,

So I’m installing my Aimpoint PRO with the Wilcox M68 mount instead of the QRP II that came with the Aimpoint. I prefer the slightly higher cowitness the Wilcox mount gives. I had a couple questions.

  1. The thumbscrew. How are you suppose to torque this? The thumbscrew has a slot, but the shank of the through-bolt that captures the picatinny rail protrudes through the thumbscrew / nut enough that a flathead screwdriver won’t go through the slot…so how am I suppose to get the correct torque on it?
  2. What’s the recommended torque spec for attaching this thing to the Picatinny rail? I know the 3/32 Allen screws that secure the optic tube should be about 15in/lbs…but what about the mount to the rail?
  3. Blue lock-tite on all the hardware is standard, correct?

Thanks for the advice!