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01-26-2017, 06:49 PM,
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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.
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01-31-2017, 06:37 PM,
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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!
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02-04-2017, 12:38 PM,
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(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.
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(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.
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02-05-2017, 06:40 PM,
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Should that be inch pounds...correct?
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02-09-2017, 05:11 PM, (This post was last modified: 02-09-2017, 05:12 PM by GunnyTim.)
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(02-05-2017, 06:40 PM)bradberry Wrote: Should that be inch pounds...correct?

Yes (") is notation for inch.Thumbup
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(02-05-2017, 06:40 PM)bradberry Wrote: Should that be inch pounds...correct?

Yes (") is notation for inch.Thumbup
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02-09-2017, 09:12 PM,
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Sorry. Did not see the ( " ) marks. On my screen it looked like ( ' ). ?

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