What should scope mounts be torqued to?

Ring cap screws should be set to 16 inch pounds (1.33 ft/lbs or 1.8 nm) Base screws should be set to 30 inch pounds (2.5 ft/lbs or 3.4 nm)

How tight should scope mounts be?

A good rule of thumb is to have the rings as far apart as possible for your particular scope. Once the rings are in the correct location, remove scope, push forward and tighten each ring (the 1/2″ nut) finger tight, using your 65 INCH-POUND torque wrench tighten each nut.

Should I use Loctite when mounting a rifle scope?

The quick answer is no we don’t, not unless something indicates to us that it is needed. Most of the companies that make rings and mounts recommend not using Loctite for a couple of reasons. Instead of using Loctite we prefer to use a torque wrench that measures in pounds per inch.

Should I use Loctite on Vortex scope rings?

For example, we do not recommend the use of Loctite or other similar products in mounting our optics. These products can act as a lubricant, creating additional torque on the screws, which can exceed the recommend specs and actually damage your riflescope, limiting your ability to dial shots.

What are action screws?

These screws are a few threads longer than factory screws to allow the Gunsmith to cut them to the exact length needed for your rifle. They are available in either raw stainless or black melonite.

How to mount a rifle scope?

Clean Mounting Surfaces. The first step in installing your scope is to properly prep your rifle to accept the mounting of the scope base.

Secure and Level the Scope. After cleaning your rifle secure your it in a vise,lead sled,or other device while installing the scope.

Mount the Base. Before attaching the scope base to your rifle,add a small amount of gun oil on the contact surfaces.

Placing the Scope Rings and Test Fitting the Scope. Once the scope base is securely fastened,it’s time to mount the scope rings.

Setting Eye Relief. Properly setting the eye relief will help prevent the black halo you can sometimes see when looking through a rifle optic.

Leveling Your Scope. After finding the correct position for your eye relief,it’s time to level the scope.

What is torque wrench for scope mounting?

An efficient torque wrench allows machinists to handle different types of scope mounting and gunsmithing tasks. Apply between 22 to 25 Inch-Pound pressure on rifles’ scopes, and 19 to 25 Inch-Pound on scope rings. However, most parts of a firearm are not configured as Ft-lbs (torque measurement).

What is the torque for scope rings?

Re: How many ft lb of torque for scope rings. A typical torque setting for scope bases (on a steel reciever) is 30 in/lbs. The rings (steel) need 15-20 in/lbs. For a aluminum receiver and/or rings, 15-20 in lbs is about max.

How much torque for scope ring screws?

The proper torque setting for our Scope Mount ring screws is 20−25 In/Lbs. Also, torque and tighten the bottom ring screws first, then torque and tighten the top screws. There should be a slight gap between the top of the ring halves. The ring screws are 9⁄64″ Allen.