To Torx or not to Torx?

[kenbro]

Torx or Allen screws.
Do you think one is better than the other, if so, why?
Which do you prefer?
For larger sizes I prefer Torx but like Allen types for small stuff like scope rings etc.
Thanks, Ken.

 

[Ronin]

Torx every time

 

[5MM/.20Man]

Torx = No damage to scope tubes . And the Mounts look like master works of art .

 

[Donkey Basher]

Torx, especially on smaller stuff where it's all to easy to bugger up an Allen headed screw due to tolerances in manufacture e.g. the small screws in scope rings!

 

[Jagged77]

Definitely torx.

 

[Will the chippy]

Torx. I like the woodscrews with that head, you can really get some tension on them.

 

[Heym SR20]

On a fine gun you should fine slotted pins. You need properly fitting drivers to turn them, together with the skill to mess them up. But if you don’t have the skills to undo such pins you shouldn’t be going inside a fine gun.

Torx screws are an indicator that the gun is simply assembled from CnC parts with minimal human input.

 

[Malxwal]

On a fine gun you should fine slotted pins. You need properly fitting drivers to turn them, together with the skill to mess them up. But if you don’t have the skills to undo such pins you shouldn’t be going inside a fine gun.

Torx screws are an indicator that the gun is simply assembled from CnC parts with minimal human input.

Pretty much 99.9% of all things this century then.
Buy quality, non-tamperproof Torx bits.

 

[Donkey Basher]

On a fine gun you should fine slotted pins. You need properly fitting drivers to turn them, together with the skill to mess them up. But if you don’t have the skills to undo such pins you shouldn’t be going inside a fine gun.

Torx screws are an indicator that the gun is simply assembled from CnC parts with minimal human input.

The OP's question was a choice between Torx & Allen, besides, I think you mean 'turnscrews' not drivers

 

[cjm1066]

Torn and also pozidrive.

 

[trickie]

Torx every time

 

[Lateral]

Torx = No damage to scope tubes . And the Mounts look like master works of art .

How does that work, surely rings damage scope tubes, if the screws are over tightened ?

The biggest issue with both Torx, and Allen, is cheaply made, poorly matching keys, & or bits, and screw heads, and people picking a close, but incorrect size.

Torx is far superior.

 

[bullet chucker]

He Torx a lot of sense if used correctly.

BC.

 

[Utectok]

Torx no brainer Allen keys strip out easy. On my s&b scope I use torx driver on the Allen zero turret screws as they simply fit better even in an Allen hole. Measure a 2mm Allen key!!! it’s an utterly terrible fit…..

 

[Scottb123]

Torx are the way less likely to strip in my option

 

[5MM/.20Man]

How does that work, surely rings damage scope tubes, if the screws are over tightened ?

The biggest issue with both Torx, and Allen, is cheaply made, poorly matching keys, & or bits, and screw heads, and people picking a close, but incorrect size.

Torx is far superior.

The scope rings damage the scope tubes however they are tightened up using Allenkeys .

Following the rest of your post i agree nobody should buy cheapo mounts .
Ive made the jump from BKL which id say are middle of the road to Tier-One dovetails

 

[glasshalffull]

Torx is a good idea for the majority of people..

 

[Lateral]

The scope rings damage the scope tubes however they are tightened up using Allenkeys .

Following the rest of your post i agree nobody should buy cheapo mounts .
Ive made the jump from BKL which id say are middle of the road to Tier-One dovetails

I'm really sorry, but that's complete tosh ! However, cheap nasty mounts are far more likely to mark the scope tube, if the screws are over torqued, and given cheap mounts tend to come with the cheaper Allen screws, one may mistakenly believe the Allen screws are responsible.

I'd also guess that someone who buys cheap nasty mounts, is less likely to invest in a torque driver, and will be inconsistent in tightening the screw ???

 

[long_range_rob]

Torx is a much better design. The Allen key is old technology

 

[5MM/.20Man]

I'm really sorry, but that's complete tosh ! However, cheap nasty mounts are far more likely to mark the scope tube, if the screws are over torqued, and given cheap mounts tend to come with the cheaper Allen screws, one may mistakenly believe the Allen screws are responsible.

I'd also guess that someone who buys cheap nasty mounts, is less likely to invest in a torque driver, and will be inconsistent in tightening the screw ???

Cheap mounts cause or are more likely to cause scope creep. Loose zero and damage scopes .

Mounts usually come with there own fittings Allenkeys or torx bits . If the reading is in Torx its more than likely people will buy the torx driver .