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Post by threedogs on Oct 21, 2004 6:43:54 GMT 12.75
What color of loc-tite do you use for the screws? Iknow some of it is impossible to get the screws out if you use the wrong color. I am mounting this scope on A 338 WIN. MAG and thought this might help. If anyone has A better idea I would appreciate it.
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Post by shiloh on Oct 21, 2004 7:31:13 GMT 12.75
Blue is best (Lock-Tite brand). Be aware that you need to check whatever thread sealant you choose to see that it is "removeable." Lock-Tite brands' permanent is red. I have seen permanent thread sealer that was blue. You can also use nail polish. The main thing is to be sure the threads of the screw and the hole are clean and degreased before installing the screw. If there is solvent or oil in the threads, the sealant won't hold as well. To break the seal of the permanent sealants, heat must often be applied, and that heat will destroy the scope.
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Post by threedogs on Oct 21, 2004 14:05:11 GMT 12.75
Shiloh Thanks for the info. I have everything degreased and think I will try the nail polish and see how that holds up.
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Post by DaGriz on Oct 25, 2004 1:09:44 GMT 12.75
I've not had good luckwith nail polish. I use some Red REMOVABLE lock tite. After you set the screws nice and tight, hold the screwdriver in the screw slot and give the end of the screwdriver a sharp rap with a light hammer, then tighten the screw a bit more. That will really set them well! ;D
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Post by threedogs on Oct 25, 2004 8:44:31 GMT 12.75
These mounts have allen heads and I tightened them fairly snug. (which means I didn't bend the wrench) Will find out how they hold after A few rounds.
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Post by DaGriz on Oct 26, 2004 0:35:01 GMT 12.75
Use an "T" handled allen wrench or one with a handle like a screwdriver. ;D
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Post by shiloh on Oct 26, 2004 4:16:09 GMT 12.75
A word of caution, do not try to get screws that "extra little twist" if screwing into an aluminum receiver. The 6-48" screw threads common to mount screws are fine and will easily strip the fine aluminum threads from the receiver.
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Post by DaGriz on Oct 26, 2004 7:44:30 GMT 12.75
You're right as rain Shiloh, ;D I plumb forgot about those chinzy assed aluminum receivers!
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Post by yz1 on Dec 25, 2005 23:38:39 GMT 12.75
I wouldn’t be concerned about ring tension, I’d be more concerned about ring alignment, as I’ve never had a failure from scopes becoming loose, whereas I’ve had numerous problems with scopes maintaining consistent zero due to ring tensions. Your scopes parallax from distance is correctable with an adjustable optics, however, when your scope is under stress from misaligned rings, tension of your rings won’t correct that problem, nor will adjustable optics! Invest in an alignment tool, and lapping system, or look at different types of rings, like Burris rings, which have an insert, that helps eliminate this problem! Ken ;D
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Post by Brikatw on Dec 26, 2005 5:15:35 GMT 12.75
I use nail polish most of the time. The black that my daughter has is great. I can use it secure the screws as well as to provide slippage marks at the mounts and rings. Just a small spot here and there will work wonders. If you have problems with slippage you can see it right away.
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Post by arkansasdon on Jul 3, 2009 15:34:05 GMT 12.75
lapping the rings,lapping the inside of the scope rings will reduce or eliminate any shifting of the scope inside the rings. Properly aligned rings create more surface contact with the scope tube to keep scopes in place during heavy recoil.
Also proper tight "by inch pounds" to bases or base , rings to base & rings to scope . Base screws @ 30 inch pounds Alumi Ring screws @ 10 to 15 inch pounds Windage screws 30 to 40 inch pounds Steal Rings screws 15 to 20 inch pounds
these settings can be made by a Wheeler Fat Wrench. In my line of work this tool is used on a daily bases and assures scopes are properly secure to rings for zero slipage.
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