Post by: FisherKing on January 29, 2013, 01:28:27 PM
and have never had a scope installed since I got back to seattle. So where is the best place to go? I know I could do it myself but really have no desire to buy all the "stuff" to do a good job.
BTW, anyone had any experience with the Nikon Monarch 2.5-10x42 Riflescope?
cheers,
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 29, 2013, 01:51:35 PM
Post by: huntnphool on January 29, 2013, 02:03:06 PM
Ok so I just bought a new toy a ruger m77 mkii in .280..I have Nikon scopes on most of my rifles and love them. Never had a issue with any of them, even after them taking hard hits in the field. If I ever do have a issue Nikons customer service is fantastic as well.
and have never had a scope installed since I got back to seattle. So where is the best place to go? I know I could do it myself but really have no desire to buy all the "stuff" to do a good job.
BTW, anyone had any experience with the Nikon Monarch 2.5-10x42 Riflescope?
cheers,
You might check with Federal Way Discount Guns, they have great prices. :twocents:
Post by: yorketransport on January 29, 2013, 04:17:19 PM
As far as the Nikon scope goes, I've had really good luck with Nikons. I'm not crazy about their eye relief though. That's my biggest compliant.
Andrew
Post by: uplandhunter870 on January 29, 2013, 05:03:58 PM
i might be missing something but rugers usually come with their own rings which i think are pretty solid rings. what else besides a scope a set of rings and a couple wrenches/screw drivers does a guy need to mount a scope? not trying to be rude just dont understand i guess
Post by: FisherKing on January 29, 2013, 11:13:07 PM
i have a nikon monarch and love it, not the same power as the one you mentioned but still its a great scope.
i might be missing something but rugers usually come with their own rings which i think are pretty solid rings. what else besides a scope a set of rings and a couple wrenches/screw drivers does a guy need to mount a scope? not trying to be rude just dont understand i guess
Good question, yes they do come with their own rings. But I was under the assumption you needed a bore sighter(collimeter) and alignment bars for the rings to do it right.
Post by: lokidog on January 29, 2013, 11:26:28 PM
A target, something to prop the rifle up, a hand or two to remove the bolt, a screwdriver or whatever tool to mount the scope rail and rings, and your eye to look down the barrel and center the target, do the eye relief part first, once the target is centered looking down your bore, move the crosshairs so they are on center, or just a touch above. This should get you pretty close on paper with your first shots.
It's not to tough to do. For the eye relief, close your eyes, mount the gun, open your eye and have someone move the scope forward or back until it is in the right spot, then mark it.
Post by: Smokepole on January 29, 2013, 11:30:12 PM
All the "stuff?"
A target, something to prop the rifle up, a hand or two to remove the bolt, a screwdriver or whatever tool to mount the scope rail and rings, and your eye to look down the barrel and center the target, do the eye relief part first, once the target is centered looking down your bore, move the crosshairs so they are on center, or just a touch above. This should get you pretty close on paper with your first shots.
It's not to tough to do. For the eye relief, close your eyes, mount the gun, open your eye and have someone move the scope forward or back until it is in the right spot, then mark it.
:yeah: pc o cake
Post by: Hawgdawg on January 29, 2013, 11:58:42 PM
All the "stuff?"
A target, something to prop the rifle up, a hand or two to remove the bolt, a screwdriver or whatever tool to mount the scope rail and rings, and your eye to look down the barrel and center the target, do the eye relief part first, once the target is centered looking down your bore, move the crosshairs so they are on center, or just a touch above. This should get you pretty close on paper with your first shots.
It's not to tough to do. For the eye relief, close your eyes, mount the gun, open your eye and have someone move the scope forward or back until it is in the right spot, then mark it.
forgot the locktight...or your wifes nail polish if in a pinch! :hello:
Post by: coachcw on January 30, 2013, 06:24:25 AM
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Post by: huntnphool on January 31, 2013, 02:15:26 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 31, 2013, 02:18:46 PM
Post by: Bob33 on January 31, 2013, 02:25:26 PM
I bought a tool a few years back that I have found quite helpful. It's essentially a torque screwdriver. It's called the Wheeler Torque Wrench. Cabelas and most of the major outdoor shops sell it for around $50 (the price of one visit to a smith.) You can set the desired torque, and the screwdriver will stop tightening when it reaches that setting. For most scope mount ring screws you don't want to tighten them more than 20 inch pounds, but check with the manufactor (many list the torques settings on the package or you can look them up online.)
As an added benefit, if you tighten the screws properly you really don't need locktite, nail polish etc. It's also great for tightening action screws correctly.
I googled it:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/Gun-Maintenance/Gun-Smithing%7C/pc/104792580/c/104814180/sc/104370480/Wheeler-Torque-Fat-Wrench/731992.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FN%3D1102327%26WTz_l%3DSBC%253BBRprd731992&WTz_l=SBC%3BBRprd731992%3Bcat104370480 (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/Gun-Maintenance/Gun-Smithing%7C/pc/104792580/c/104814180/sc/104370480/Wheeler-Torque-Fat-Wrench/731992.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FN%3D1102327%26WTz_l%3DSBC%253BBRprd731992&WTz_l=SBC%3BBRprd731992%3Bcat104370480)
Post by: bobcat on January 31, 2013, 02:41:35 PM
You can avoid the need for lapping rings by using Burris "Signature" rings.
I would recommend using them, especially if your scope is an expensive one.
Read more about them here: http://www.burrisoptics.com/sigrings.html (http://www.burrisoptics.com/sigrings.html)
Post by: FisherKing on January 31, 2013, 03:00:23 PM
Funny, last time I purchased and posted a "New Toy" there were a bunch of whiners complaint that I was being irresponsible and should not call my firearms toys.
Ha funny how that works! I assumed given the context of the forum the term "toy" would not confirm any ir-responsibilty on my part ...just so no hackles get up.......
Post by: Skillet on January 31, 2013, 03:09:53 PM