Straight Shooter Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 I love my new G2 44 Mag :gun2:, but my scope doesn't seemed to. It's having a hard time staying in one place with all that power sliding it back to the variable adjustment. I've still got some travel left in the clamps, my question is. Can I tighten them down until the clamps touch without damaging the scope? I'm only talking about a 1/16th of an inch on both sides of the clamps until they completely touch with the base clamp. Scope is a Burris and mounts are from E. Arthor Browne, so their not cheap ones. Any help or ideas on this issue would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 I usally tighten mine pretty tight...almost feels like I shouldn't go any tighter. There are torque specs. and wrenches for mounting scopes...but I don't know what the torques should be. Wheeler makes a gun/torque wrench. Personally...I'd say if you can tighten them more...you should be ok! Just don't go over board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted January 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 I have got one a Wheeler wrench and what a crock. I went by the specs of the wrench and particular scope ring/mounts that I have, they were way to low. Anyway, I got a cheater pipe and went to town. I didn't tighten them to the point of damaging the scope but hope it helps next time I get out and shoot. Thanks for the help buddy! Happy New Year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 Did you put any grippy stuff in the rings?? Contact strips?? Rosin?? Might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted January 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 that is my next moved if this last tightening doesn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 I am one who isn't afraid to tighten scope rings. Seriously I have never understood how those tiny little screws take the torque I have given them. One thing to check might be making sure there is no oil or cleaning fluid on the rail or rings. Clean them with alcohol or lighter fluid and wipe dry with a clean paper towel. I have also applied a drop of clear nailpolish to the top and bottom ring before tightening the rings. After it dries it will act like "Loctite". Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Thanks for the tips and I'll give them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Maybe I should have been a little more specific in my response. While I tighten the screws tightly, I don't try to smash the scope either. If you use rings like the "Quad Lock" Weaver rings you will notice there is a slight gap between the top and bottom ring even after it is tight. I try to keep this gap as even as possible on each side. By the way, I have had real good luck with the QL rings. Each ring has 2 seperate bands forming the top ring. This gives you a chance at more even torque on each ring. Unfortunately they aren't available in 30 mm. You might try these rings if you are using a 1" scope. Good Luck, Lynn P.S. If you need an order # I would be glad to help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc2506 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 e auther brown makes a 3 ring mount also, you might try it, i have a buddy that had the same problem with a 45-70 and the 3 ring mount curred it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle john Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 (edited) Many times, the failure of rings to securely hold a scope is the result of poor alignment of bases/rings with respect to the scope tube. We would all like to think that machine produced receivers are perfectly made, but this isn't always the case. I recently helped a friend figure out that his factory new Remington 700 varmint rifle had the back part of the receiver about 20 thousands low compared to the front. Test installation of three different sets of bases from different credible manufacturers confirmed this. Mounting holes can be out of alignment also. A simple test to determine if you are getting proper surface to surface contact between the mounts and the scope tube involves holding the base saddles upside down in a candle flame to give them a thin coating of carbon. Lay the scope in then, a wiggle it a bit, then remove it. You will see where the contact is. Two remedies for a poor fit: lapping the saddles, or installing Burris Signature Zee Rings. If fit is good, rosin works well, and lighter scopes tend to move less. Would like to add also, that a major cause of scope failure is over tightening of rings, especially in variables. It only takes a few thousandths of crush to compromise the innards. Edited January 5, 2010 by uncle john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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