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Scope mount - GunnyTim - 01-26-2017
Proper way to mount a scope, is to align each ring so their center line is straight and in line with the barrel. Next is to ensure both rings are aligned with a lapping tool and 220 grit compound. This will make sure the scope itself will not get twisted once mounted and torqued. By not doing this can affect your accuracy.
RE: Scope mount - BelieveIn308 - 01-31-2017
The question I always have is what to torque the screws down at... invariably I forget and have to look it up... How do you determine what is best for a particular mount? Do you favor steel rings or aluminum? Enlighten us!
RE: Scope mount - GunnyTim - 02-04-2017
(01-31-2017, 06:37 PM)BelieveIn308 Wrote: The question I always have is what to torque the screws down at... invariably I forget and have to look it up... How do you determine what is best for a particular mount? Do you favor steel rings or aluminum? Enlighten us!
General rule of thumb for torque on scope rings is 18"lbs.
The mount, either to the rail or receiver, is 30"lbs.
RE: Scope mount - bradberry - 02-05-2017
Should that be inch pounds...correct?
RE: Scope mount - GunnyTim - 02-09-2017
(02-05-2017, 06:40 PM)bradberry Wrote: Should that be inch pounds...correct?
Yes (") is notation for inch.
RE: Scope mount - bradberry - 02-09-2017
Sorry. Did not see the ( " ) marks. On my screen it looked like ( ' ). ?
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