Installing "Tight" fitting scope rings

[centershot]

What is your best method to install tight fitting scope rings? By this I mean slipping the top half of the ring onto the scope without marring the finish. The best example I can think of is Weaver. I use a piece of paper between the cap part and the scope body. Any other ideas?

 

[Ackman]

Burris Signature rings. Best thing going.

 

[LiveFire]

Ive seen people stick the short side of an allen wrench in one hole on either side using them as handles to spread the ring apart. I had a set of Leupold rings that were tight like that. I just dont use rings that are tight like that anymore. Lots of great options out there.

 

[CJ6]

Burris Signature rings. Best thing going.

This^^^^^^^^ or lap them.

 

[AlNyhus]

Lap the rings to 1".

 

[6MMsteve]

chamfer the rings top n bottom at the split or your gonna dig a ditch in the scope tube,,,chamfer everything that the tube touches,,I even chamfer burris inserts they have a sharp edge...make sure the scope will sit on the bottom ring all the way, if not chamfer

 

[ken158]

Painters tape on the scope, pop on the ring and then remove the tape

 

[Ackman]

chamfer the rings top n bottom at the split or your gonna dig a ditch in the scope tube,,,chamfer everything that the tube touches,,I even chamfer burris inserts they have a sharp edge...make sure the scope will sit on the bottom ring all the way, if not chamfer

Burris inserts are some kind of polymer. Chamfer if it makes you feel good but they're not gonna scratch the hard anodize on a scope.

 

[hogpatrol]

Have used Ring True tape on 34mm Seekins. No marks or slipping.

Edit: All others get Burris Signatures with the inserts.

 

[6MMsteve]

Burris inserts are some kind of polymer. Chamfer if it makes you feel good but they're not gonna scratch the hard anodize on a scope.

not scratching, dents impressions ditches...but it's all good