Scope mounting kit, should I buy

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I have mounted dozens of scopes and never needed a kit like that or a torque driver. I have yet to bum up a scope or strip a screw.
 
I would much rather lap any scope rings but it's a pain,which is a big reason you see so many nice scopes with ring marks.Whenever possible I just use the rings with inserts.

I would get the kit and learn how to do it properly,which very few shops do anyway.
 
For mounting a scope on a single .22 rifle I just can't see justifying the cost. You do not need that stuff. I have all that and more but used those tools when I owned the gun shop and mounted scopes on a regular basis. Personally for a single rimfire rifle I just don't see the need. I agree it can serve as a learning tool, including learning how to lap rings so if you want it for that, then have at it.

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Ron
 
If you feel like you need the torque driver, then you probably do. So why not get it? Personally I just buy mounts that do not require lapping and use a level and plumb bob. Instead of a torque driver, I push on the tip of the allen or torx wrench. If the wrenches flexes, its tight enough.
 
rduchateau2954 said:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/453687/wheeler-engineering-scope-mounting-kit-1

Need to mount a scope on my .22. Rather than bringing it in like I did for my last couple, I'm debating getting this kit and doing it myself.

I feel like I need the torque screwdriver which is $50 by itself.

What say you THR?
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I have everything in the kit (bought separately over several years), and it all works well. I also recently bought this:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/189016/wheeler-engineering-professional-reticle-leveling-system

which is the best, bar none, leveling system I have used in 30 years.

The torque driver in the kit, if not perfectly accurate (nothing is), allows you to repeat torque values on all kinds of screws/bolts. Some rifles are sensitive to action bolt torque and the driver lets you find the sweet spot and repeat it on demand.

If you have the cash, get both the kit (or the one with both the 1 inch and 30 mm lapping bars) AND the level system above.
 
a torque driver is handy if you're messing with guns much, but that isn't a very good one. i would suggest a refurbished Utica off ebay.

however, for your job, i'd suggest you just use a plain old screwdriver or hex wrench and go shoot.
 
One more picky note. If you buy that kit or a similar kit and plan on doing any lapping I suggest you get lapping compound(s) when you buy.

Ron
 
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