WebThe main reason to use Loctite is to prevent the rings from loosening over time. If you are mounting your scope on a hunting rifle that will see heavy use, Loctite can help to ensure that the rings stay tight. ... That being said, when choosing rings for a Ruger M77 Hawkeye 300 Min Mag with a Vortex Viper HS LR 30mm rifle scope, medium rings ... WebSep 3, 2012 · Put a dab of lapping compound between the ring/scope prior to snugging it up. The abrasive will bite the ring/scope and prevent movement. It's like having a zillion little teeth chomp on the parts. C. Reply SidecarFlip Well-Known Member Joined Dec 12, 2011 Messages 4,442 Location S.E. Michigan Sep 3, 2012 #7 Interesting concepts.
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WebMay 2, 2024 · It prevents you from stripping screw holes or sheering screws or distorting scope tubes, yet ensures you achieve maximum holding capability. Lay your scope in the rings, place the ring upper halves, and … WebMay 3, 2024 · May 2, 2024. #1. The folks that mounted my scope used blue loctite for the base mounts, but not for the scope rings. Seems the screws on the rear ring are loosening up after just a few shots now (464 rounds through barrel). Was curious to know if you all … mark h smith cecl
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WebMar 31, 2024 · Guys. Is there any reason I should not use loctite to secure the screws holding the Picatinny rail to the top of my receiver? Unless there is a reason not to do so, I … WebOct 7, 2024 · 3. Read with high quality rings (like a Talley or Leupold), friction tape inside the rings is not needed and may even be harmful. I have used friction tape with my springer … WebOct 7, 2024 · As far as the rings, I have done them both ways, using nothing, or using loctite. Seems, most of the time, you'd be ok with this approach. However, I have had the rings work loose over several years too, on a couple of rifles. That said, my current approach is blue loctite, on the rings and bases. Oct 7, 2024 #10 treemanjohn Banned mark huband 1998 the liberian civil war