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scope mount screws keep coming loose. help
« on: August 28, 2012, 11:09:06 AM »
The scope mount keeps coming loose after about 1000 rnds.  I put a little blue loctite on the threads before mounting the rail.  But they still come loose, I'm thinking of using red loctite this time around.  What's your thoughts on this?
The only problem is that the screws that come with the rails are rubbish and strip out after the 2nd time I attempt to remount them.  Is there better quality screws out there?  Every time I need new screws I need to buy a new rail kit.  Is there some Allen head screws that will work?
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Re: scope mount screws keep coming loose. help
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2012, 02:13:01 PM »
What are you running? Gun, Optic, mount, etc??
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Re: scope mount screws keep coming loose. help
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2012, 02:39:23 PM »
Ruger 10/22 target rifle
Weaver mount or leapers mount
Offset 1 piece scope mount
Mojji viper 3x12x40 scope
For some odd reason there is a issue with other having the scope mounts come loose on other forums
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Re: scope mount screws keep coming loose. help
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2012, 03:30:04 PM »
bring it by so I can check the mounts
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Re: scope mount screws keep coming loose. help
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2012, 03:36:40 PM »
Quote from: Bigkahuna808 on August 28, 2012, 02:39:23 PM
Ruger 10/22 target rifle
Weaver mount or leapers mount
Offset 1 piece scope mount
Mojji viper 3x12x40 scope
For some odd reason there is a issue with other having the scope mounts come loose on other forums
Don't feel bad. I mentioned an issue I have had with .22 mounts constantly coming loose no matter how much I tighten them. And I was laughed at here on this forum. It happens more often than most like to admit.

Where is the area that comes loose? Mount to dovetail? Scope to mount? Do things appear to stay tight but still move? Do you have a torque wrench with which you tighten your mounts with?
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Re: scope mount screws keep coming loose. help
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2012, 03:39:23 PM »
Thanks dex will do
Its the 4 mount points in the receiver.  Wish I had a torque wrench to do a better job.  The scope ring mount itself is solid no movement
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