scoped guns on atvs

[deaner]

so decided to run some lead down my rifle before deer season, and i was all over the place.  turns out i had screws loose on my scope and on my rail.  only thing i can attribute this to would be too much vibration from my quad rattled *censored* loose.  i know another guy who had same thing happen to him two years ago and he missed a monster buck because of it.  has anybody else had and successfully fixed this problem before?  ive tried the standard padded rifle mounts for atvs, and also a nice scabbard that ive been strapping down to my rack.  looking for a better idea so this doesnt happen again.

[bobcat]

Maybe try using loc-tite on your screws. I put a lot of miles on my 4 wheeler with the rifle in the rack and never had an issue.

[deaner]

that is a good idea.  you know now that i think about it, me and the other guy i know both have the exact same atv, just mine is one year newer.  maybe they just vibrate a little more than some others. 

[Rick]

Clean the screws with rubbing alcohol to strip any grease or oil. Use a drop of blue loc-tite or nail polish on each screw before you tighten them down.

They should never come loose (until you want them to) again.

[woodywsu]

Make sure you are happy with that scope on that firearm prior to using loctite. I have a buddy who can't get his scope off.

[scout/sniper]

Maybe try using loc-tite on your screws. I put a lot of miles on my 4 wheeler with the rifle in the rack and never had an issue.

Likewise.

[Jonathan_S]

Make sure you are happy with that scope on that firearm prior to using loctite. I have a buddy who can't get his scope off.

   make sure it isn't a Simmons

[scout/sniper]

Make sure you are happy with that scope on that firearm prior to using loctite. I have a buddy who can't get his scope off.

   make sure it isn't a Simmons

[724wd]

I either sling my rifle across my back (or front if riding double) or strap my rifle on top of my pack on the rack.  that way it's cushioned 

[deaner]

its not a simmons, its a bushnell elite 6500 in 2.5-16x50.  and for all you bushnell haters, yes im completely satisfied with it and wont be changing it.  thanks for the suggestions. i will be taking them into consideration after this years late whitetail hunt

[scout/sniper]

its not a simmons, its a bushnell elite 6500 in 2.5-16x50.  and for all you bushnell haters, yes im completely satisfied with it and wont be changing it.  thanks for the suggestions. i will be taking them into consideration after this years late whitetail hunt

Have a Bushnell zoom scope on my coyote killer. Love it!