Mounting scope in rings - loctite?

[dave3006]

I mounted my Aimpoint scope in a weaver ring that is commonly used for the Comp ML2. I firmly tightened it using the small end of the alan wrench. After about 100 rounds on my Mini-14, the screws were a little loose. Not enough to cause the scope to move. But, looser.

Should I have used loctite?

 

[M16]

I never use loctite on the rings. Only on the base. If you ever decide to change optics you may have to drill out the screws. But if the screws won't stay tight that may be your only option.

 

[burrhead]

Clear fingernail polish on the screw threads will keep them snug yet allow removal if necessary.

 

[son of a gun]

I think they make different strengths of lock-tite, semi-permanent and permanent.

 

[goalie]

I have a friend who put on a little of the glue used to attach wooden blades to composite hockey stick shafts. It holds it tight, and removal only requires heating with a heat-gun. I have not tried it myself, but it cured his cheapie ring problem on a 10/22.

 

[TimH]

Blue Loctite

works well on small stuff. I think the Red Loctite you would want to avoid. As Burrhead said nail polish works well also.