So have I on my 30-06 rifles. But we are talking about a magnum that hasn't held.It is only on my magnums with muzzle brakes.Not on any of the other rifles I own. I guess you didn't care I asked for the opinions of those with first hand experience.LOLFirst I've heard of gluing.
My scope on my '06 never moved in well over 3,000 rounds of max-load shooting. Never used LocTite, either.
Thanks, I was thinking of trying rosin or tape, loc tite on screws and getting Warne rings instead of the Leupold I have.The instructions that come with spuhr mounts say to use rosin.
When I use rings that have grooves on the surface touching the scope I will use something. Usually I squirt some blue loktite on it. I’m not recommending it.
I planned on using the removable loc tite first with tape or rosin and changing Leupold rings to Warne rings.thanksBlue locktite on screw threads is the only "adhesive" I would use mounting optics.
I planned on using the removable loc tite first-thanks
I planned on using the removable loc tite first with tape or rosin-thanks
But apparently it is-lol. Muzzle brakes on 325 WSM are the only scopes that have moved on any of the many scope mounts I have done. Guess you didn't care I asked only for the opinion of those folks with first hand experience-lolThat shouldn't be a problem with quality mounts properly installed.
Yes you are missing something. I specifically asked for an opinion of those people who have had first hand experience with the problem or know someone that has. And I have torqued to spec and there are quite a few others who have had this issue.Am I missing something? I don't think you want to glue the scope to the rings in any situation. I'd start with Loc-Tite on the mount screws. Blue is the starting point if you hope to remove it without applying heat first. De-grease all the screws and inside threads, apply Blue Loc-Tite and torque to spec.
I've had issues with the .22lr 3/8" "tip-off" scope rings moving in the rifles "dovetail", but never a problem with the scope moving in the rings. Loc-tite 620 "slip-fit retaining compound" has kept them in place, yet has been removable when I swapped scopes.
I don't want to hear from people speculating. Maybe you actually read my complete original post-lol Forums-go figureMy guess is using tape is a bandaid on a bigger problem. Are these quality rings?
You can apply a hot soldering iron to the screw head to allow localised heat to melt the loctite. Put a heat sink on the scope tube to dissipate the heat away. Shouldn't damage the scope this way.
- Do not use threadlocker (loctite) on the ring screws; they are small so it is easy to overapply and then you'll never get them off, and you cannot use heat without damaging the scope; the threadlocker can seep to the scope tube and do weird things.
I have never seen that. Will recall in future that some super reputable types DO say to apply stuff.The instructions that come with spuhr mounts say to use rosin.
Every time I try to be more concise lately, my summary gets called for not being precise enough. I meant, people will often over-react and use too much heat, too badly applied, and damage the component. But yes, you are totally right there are ways to apply spot heat for over-loctited fasteners.[/QUOTE]You can apply a hot soldering iron to the screw head to allow localised heat to melt the loctite. Put a heat sink on the scope tube to dissipate the heat away. Shouldn't damage the scope this way.
...If you read my original post you would see I asked only for the opinion of those with first hand experience or know someone that has had this problem. Some of you guys on these forums make me laugh...
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=2ahUKEwjPwePnmcjgAhWFoFsKHRWcBpAQFjAAegQIBBAC&url=http://www.spuhr.biz/wp-content/plugins/download-attachments/includes/download.php?id=135&usg=AOvVaw198N2an3Xk7IGPuJBhNG6ospuhr mount instruction pdf link said:The rings are machined with circular groves that could be used for gluing the scope. Gluing is a good solution when the gun and the scope is used extensively in 4WD vehicles and in other applications with severe vibrations. For normal use (including mostly military, law enforcement and civilian use) we strongly recommend the use of small amount of rosin between the
scope and the rings (available from Midway). Rosin is a very good gripping agent that prevents slipping. Its also very easy to remove with some alcohol when it’s not desired any more.
Ring screws are delivered waxed. Customers working in extreme conditions might want to degrease the screws and screw holes to loctite instead.