What to do about scope movement?
08-14-2013, 12:49 PM
#11
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Allegan, MI
Posts: 8,019
Everybody here is right. You don't want any scope movement.
I don't know about some of the other brands, but Warne recommends 25 ft lb of torque on bases and rings, most other rings are comparable. I've never used Loctite on Warne or Talley rings and I haven't had any problems.
I don't know about some of the other brands, but Warne recommends 25 ft lb of torque on bases and rings, most other rings are comparable. I've never used Loctite on Warne or Talley rings and I haven't had any problems.
***You made a typo and actually mean "25 In/lbs of torque"!
08-14-2013, 01:34 PM
#12
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 5,602
Sometimes the base screws are too long and even though they appear tight, the base is not. First, i verify each base screw will firmly hold the base to the action separately. If i find a long one i carefully sand it down with very fine Emory cloth until it fits. I use blue loctite on base screws.
Burris has a good ring called a Signature Zee. They have an insert that really helps prevent scope movement in the ring
http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/612...ngs-matte-high
Burris has a good ring called a Signature Zee. They have an insert that really helps prevent scope movement in the ring
http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/612...ngs-matte-high
The revolutionary Signature design produces consistent accuracy, tremendous gripping power and stress-free mounting. These steel rings include a pivoting synthetic insert that increases the scope-to-ring mounting surface while protecting the scope finish. Additional Pos-Align Offset Inserts can be purchased (sold separately) to correct any misalignment of receiver holes or rings or even to provide additional windage and elevation adjustment.
08-17-2013, 03:52 AM
#14
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Eastern PA
Posts: 12,726
Whoa...hold up here. My guess is that you have a scope with a 1" tube mounted on 30mm rings. At least that is what is sounds like to me.
That is the first thing I would check. Also, you don't have to super tighten the ring screws. Most guys over tighten them and cause damage to the scope tube. The recommended torque is 15-20 inch pounds which isn't a whole lot.
That is the first thing I would check. Also, you don't have to super tighten the ring screws. Most guys over tighten them and cause damage to the scope tube. The recommended torque is 15-20 inch pounds which isn't a whole lot.
08-17-2013, 07:25 AM
#15
Whoa...hold up here. My guess is that you have a scope with a 1" tube mounted on 30mm rings. At least that is what is sounds like to me.
That is the first thing I would check. Also, you don't have to super tighten the ring screws. Most guys over tighten them and cause damage to the scope tube. The recommended torque is 15-20 inch pounds which isn't a whole lot.
That is the first thing I would check. Also, you don't have to super tighten the ring screws. Most guys over tighten them and cause damage to the scope tube. The recommended torque is 15-20 inch pounds which isn't a whole lot.
10-27-2013, 07:27 PM
#16
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: south jersey
Posts: 189
blue Loctite all the way...also I take a finetip silver permanent marker and make a very very small line/dot on the ring and the scope once its set just so you can quick look at the marker lines and see if they line up or moved.
