Rail wobble - Mesa tactical

[Skribs]

When I first got my Benelli SuperNova, I got a Mesa Tactical rail and side-saddle (8 shell). For a while I kind of used the rail like a rear sight (because the RDS I got broke). Now I keep 5 shells in the saddle and use the rail to hold an offset flashlight mount (perfect position for me) and a more expensive RDS.

After my range trip yesterday, I noticed the rail is starting to wobble a bit, like it's not completely seated. The POA difference at the range I'd use the shotgun is probably about an inch or so, but I'm worried it might get worse. I plan on having a gunsmith look at it, but I was just wondering if anyone else had similar issues or if you know if this is a problem with the rail, or if it might just need some TLC.

 

[Inebriated]

Let's get the obvious out of the way... Did you use Loctite on the screws? I've had all sorts of things come loose on a shotgun that didn't have Loctite.

 

[AI&P Tactical]

Bule loc-tite. It is a must. Did you check to see if the screws are loose?

 

[arizona98tj]

(from my installation write-up when I put a Mesa rail on my SuperNova)

The SureShell carrier is set on top of the receiver and the supplied screws are started into the receiver's tapped holes after applying a drop of blue Loctite thread locker (not supplied). The torque specs on these screws are 15 inch pounds in case you happen to have a torque screwdriver. The blue thread locker will still allow you to remove the screws should you need to do so in the future. The thread locker will/should prevent the screws from vibrating loose during operation of the SuperNova.

 

[Skribs]

I didn't install it myself. I know my limitations.

 

[Skribs]

It was the screws, good call.

 

[Inebriated]

I think now you know someone else's limitations

Throw some Loctite 242 ("Blue") on the screws, just a dab, and tighten them til they're snug. No need to really crank 'em down, but you know... snug.

 

[AI&P Tactical]

I love a happy ending. I'm a Mesa Dealer because Mesa is Duty Quality stuff so any issues are most always install issues.

 

[Inebriated]

Yep, Mesa gear is hard to beat.