cdb1
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I do too and also do the same regarding loctite.I exclusively use Warne Vertical rings
I do too and also do the same regarding loctite.I exclusively use Warne Vertical rings
Worth repeating.Inch pounds, they are not rod bolts
Inch pounds, they are not rod bolts
I’ve pondered over this myself. I know some reputable people that do it.I've never understood epoxy under the bases. I spent a lot of rime cleaning that off an otherwise very nice model 70. Not an easy chore.
The clamping force of the base screws creates tremendous friction so that the base doesn't move, and this works quite well if the bases are machined well. This in addition to the actual anchoring by the screw.
Is the epoxy a genuine attempt to weld base to action? Or is it an attempt to fill any voids and increase friction?
Liar, we know what you put it on.(on the gun that is)
s the epoxy a genuine attempt to weld base to action? Or is it an attempt to fill any voids and increase friction?
I've only been shooting and mounting my scopes for about 50 years, so maybe I just don't have enough experience, but I've NEVER had a any part of a scope mounting work itself loose, and I've never used any thread locker on 'em. I've used threadlocker on a lot of automotive and other applications, though. If I were going to use some on a scope mount, it'd be Loctite 222, or equivalent.
I've only been shooting and mounting my scopes for about 50 years, so maybe I just don't have enough experience, but I've NEVER had a any part of a scope mounting work itself loose,
I had Leupold Dovetails on a .338 Win mag with a Leupold 3X9 and it was great for about 7 years but then I couldn't get it sighted in. Looked and the scope had slipped all the way to the magnification ring.
Switched to Warne Vertical rings and never had a problem again.
I once bought a left-hand Savage 111 in 270 Winchester with the factory-mounted Weaver 3X9 on it for a song....pretty sure the owner had pawned it "because it didn't shoot." One of the scope mounts was loose. A little tightening up, and it shot like a Savage should.