Torx; the bolt/key has a larger surface area to make contact and transfer force; that is unless you are using cheap sh1t tools or bolts.
To Torx or not to Torx?
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bellerophon51
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Flat head all day long 
I think you're getting a little confused. "Torx" is just a fixing design, and has zero to do with "torque", or how tight a fixing is tightened.
All mounts, & rings should come with the recommended "torque" settings, normally in "in lbs", or NM, and if they don't, there is plenty of info on the net to help.
Fixings:
ALLEN: A six sided hexagonal design, uses a six sided hexagonal key.
TORX: A six pointed star design, uses a six pointed star design bit, or key.
TORQUE: A unit of measure, that shows the force required to move an object around it's axis.
Jimboblincs2
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It's my belief torx were developed to stop home maintenance.
reeves_dama
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After rounding off countless allen key slots in my time... Torx wins for me 
kenbro
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Sounds like you’ve been using Allen keys where you should have used a turn screw ?After rounding off countless allen key slots in my time... Torx wins for me
reeves_dama
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More like I’m guilty of not owning a Torque wrench and my old tightening method was let’s say… tight and to never be undone lol
Overlay
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Yep wot DB said, they do fit/grip better, my torgue driver puts a bit of length on, I feel they grip, don’t really don’t want to check if the swaro can take a gouge or two
Torx for me 100%
I don't think it makes a lot of difference personally, provided that you're using the correct fitting tool for the job.
I don't think you'd ever have to tighten a scope ring enough to strip an allen key slot, unless you're using the wrong size key, or the slot was already damaged by previous owner, or you're just a ham-fisted butcher.
I don't think you'd ever have to tighten a scope ring enough to strip an allen key slot, unless you're using the wrong size key, or the slot was already damaged by previous owner, or you're just a ham-fisted butcher.
Kidderminster steve
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Id say torx, however if you were not tight when buying tools and getting good quality European or yank tools then I'm not sure it matters much. But then, are we talking "T" handles or similar it switches things up again as opposed to "L' shaped Allen keys or using torx drivers. I find cheap tools are a big thing but then again, there are cheap iron mongery like the bolt, grub screw or whatever. Cheap tools are not the way to go. You pay for quality and with tools it does make a difference.
Torx when they fit nice are....well nice. I've had a few rifles and pistols that have been taken apart by, well, numpties to put it politely and all the screws are eaten up due to improper size of tool or just wrong tool. I'm gonna show you all fine people what I mean, a picture says a thousand words
Torx when they fit nice are....well nice. I've had a few rifles and pistols that have been taken apart by, well, numpties to put it politely and all the screws are eaten up due to improper size of tool or just wrong tool. I'm gonna show you all fine people what I mean, a picture says a thousand words
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Kidderminster steve
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Sorry if it's not clear but it's seeable!
Kidderminster steve
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Oh the old "newton meter" love it when quality items tell you exactly how tight is tight.
I usually use the terms, T, VT, SFT........................ 
Kidderminster steve
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Took me a few seconds to get that lolz TFT is when the threads about to goI usually use the terms, T, VT, SFT........................
5MM/.20Man
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I agree you cant get it wrong. its hard to get it to get to the final click .
I dont get this tighten up each screw half a turn then give it more thats likely to cause problems .
All this concern for the fixings that secure scope attachment components but zero appreciation of the aesthetic and engineering excellence of a certain brand of rings & mounts!
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fixedwheel
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In the hifi world (turntables in particular) there is Tight, Linn Tight, & F****d!I usually use the terms, T, VT, SFT........................
5MM/.20Man
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I have mentioned , Tier-One mounts are true master works of art . I havent mentioned the box they come in are something else . The pin badge is a great touch .
You are correct , the engineering is just not talked about which is a shame .
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