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Mounting/lapping a scope
« on: December 09, 2016, 06:31:00 PM »
I want to remount my scope using correct specs on torque for all scope rings and also make sure my gun is level and scope is level. I'm pretty sure I have it dang close but not perfect. Either I want to buy a gun vise and level kit or have a really good gun smith do it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I've never lapped a scope before btw. Was just looking at a wheeler scope mounting kit and a Tipton best gun vise to start

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Re: Mounting/lapping a scope
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2016, 06:38:29 PM »
Tag for more info on this. Also what kind of rings and mounts do you guys recommend for a hunting rifle ? Like Leupold, Talley, Dnz, Picatinny   or ?

Thanks for any info on this subject.
 

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Re: Mounting/lapping a scope
« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2016, 06:38:48 PM »
I lap with JB weld and brownells release agent.  Seems to work pretty good, but you have to wait about 24 hrs before moving the scope in the rings.

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Re: Mounting/lapping a scope
« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2016, 07:02:40 PM »
Tag for more info on this. Also what kind of rings and mounts do you guys recommend for a hunting rifle ? Like Leupold, Talley, Dnz, Picatinny   or ?

Thanks for any info on this subject.

I have the talley lightweight rings for my Kimber and they grab the scope like crazy when you start tightening them even just a little bit. Never have to adjust the scope with them it stays on point, but for longer range i want to make sure my scope is level with my gun

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Re: Mounting/lapping a scope
« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2016, 07:06:44 PM »
I have the exact mounting kit and gun vise you are looking at, they will work just fine for the amount you will use them. I like Talley rings as they are one piece with less to fail, they are also light.

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Re: Mounting/lapping a scope
« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2016, 07:16:08 PM »
Try hunt-wa member "3584ELK"   

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=20106


He's in Algona so pretty close to you.

His website:

https://cardinalguns.com/services/

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Re: Mounting/lapping a scope
« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2016, 07:21:32 PM »
I currently have the Picatinny Rails on 2 Rem. 700 and loading and unloading the rails just get in the way at times so I am looking for other options. I will check with Cardinal Guns.

Thanks for the info

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Re: Mounting/lapping a scope
« Reply #7 on: December 09, 2016, 07:22:50 PM »
I have the exact mounting kit and gun vise you are looking at, they will work just fine for the amount you will use them. I like Talley rings as they are one piece with less to fail, they are also light.

Did you use the lapping kit of just call it good with how they come? In your opinion do the talley rings need to be lapped even? How do the levels work with the gun? I think I torqued my scope rings down to tight last time but I'm not sure really. I felt it kind of give a little at the end of torquing and i was wondering if I might have stripped the aluminum because the screws are steel. Might just buy new ones

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Re: Mounting/lapping a scope
« Reply #8 on: December 09, 2016, 07:23:17 PM »
I recommend getting a tool like this:

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Wheeler-reg-Torque-Fat-Wrench/731992.uts

You can tighten screws to the proper torque setting without stripping them from overtightening. When set to the proper tightness I have never had a screw work loose.
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Re: Mounting/lapping a scope
« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2016, 07:24:11 PM »
Try hunt-wa member "3584ELK"   

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=20106


He's in Algona so pretty close to you.

His website:

https://cardinalguns.com/services/

Thanks for the info!

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Re: Mounting/lapping a scope
« Reply #10 on: December 09, 2016, 07:25:08 PM »
I recommend getting a tool like this:

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Wheeler-reg-Torque-Fat-Wrench/731992.uts

You can tighten screws to the proper torque setting without stripping them from overtightening. When set to the proper tightness I have never had a screw work loose.

That exact wrench is in the kit I was looking at! What do you set the torque to on scope rings usually?

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Re: Mounting/lapping a scope
« Reply #11 on: December 09, 2016, 07:28:08 PM »
The manufacturer of your rings will give you the recommended torque specs. It should be on their website.

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Re: Mounting/lapping a scope
« Reply #12 on: December 09, 2016, 07:30:47 PM »
I recommend getting a tool like this:

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Wheeler-reg-Torque-Fat-Wrench/731992.uts

You can tighten screws to the proper torque setting without stripping them from overtightening. When set to the proper tightness I have never had a screw work loose.

That exact wrench is in the kit I was looking at! What do you set the torque to on scope rings usually?
Bobcat is right; each company is a little different but usually around 18 to 25 pounds. It's a nice feeling to know you will tighten them correctly, but not overtighten them. I stripped quite a few screws before getting it.

Here's an example.  Warne recommends 25 pounds.

http://warnescopemounts.com/do-i-need-threadlocker/
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Re: Mounting/lapping a scope
« Reply #13 on: December 09, 2016, 07:38:28 PM »
whooo,,,that would be 25 in lbs, 25in/lb.....not foot lbs..that torque would strip my ex :chuckle:
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Re: Mounting/lapping a scope
« Reply #14 on: December 09, 2016, 07:48:12 PM »
18 in/lbs is perfect for all scope rings, including magnums in my opinion. As for your original question, buy the Tipton vise, and the complete Wheeler scope mounting kit they make these days. You'll have everything you need for the rest of your life on mounting scopes. I've pieced this together over the years and am in it a lot more money wise than those 2 items.

 


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