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Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: deaner on September 24, 2013, 10:10:17 PM

Title: scoped guns on atvs
Post by: deaner on September 24, 2013, 10:10:17 PM: 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.
Title: Re: scoped guns on atvs
Post by: bobcat on September 24, 2013, 10:19:05 PM: 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.
Title: Re: scoped guns on atvs
Post by: deaner on September 24, 2013, 10:23:49 PM: 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.
Title: Re: scoped guns on atvs
Post by: Rick on September 25, 2013, 10:56:20 AM: 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.
Title: Re: scoped guns on atvs
Post by: woodywsu on September 25, 2013, 11:38:25 AM: 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.
Title: Re: scoped guns on atvs
Post by: scout/sniper on September 25, 2013, 11:39:20 AM: Quote from: bobcat on September 24, 2013, 10:19:05 PM
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.
Title: Re: scoped guns on atvs
Post by: Jonathan_S on September 25, 2013, 11:46:54 AM: Quote from: woodywsu on September 25, 2013, 11:38:25 AM
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.

:yeah: make sure it isn't a Simmons
Title: Re: scoped guns on atvs
Post by: scout/sniper on September 25, 2013, 11:53:23 AM: Quote from: Jonathan_S on September 25, 2013, 11:46:54 AM
Quote from: woodywsu on September 25, 2013, 11:38:25 AM
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.

:yeah: make sure it isn't a Simmons
:chuckle:
Title: Re: scoped guns on atvs
Post by: 724wd on September 25, 2013, 10:01:32 PM: 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 :tup:
Title: Re: scoped guns on atvs
Post by: deaner on September 25, 2013, 10:04:52 PM: 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
Title: Re: scoped guns on atvs
Post by: scout/sniper on September 26, 2013, 06:51:02 AM: Quote from: deaner on September 25, 2013, 10:04:52 PM
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!