Scope moving in rings

[Rob01]

Get better rings. You shouldn't need tape or the like for no slipping.

 

[nettle]

If you buy a scope and the scope is slipping in the rings something is seriously wrong. Good quality rings aren't muffler clamps. And good quality scopes aren't mufflers. For heavens sake buy some Warne rings.

 

[Jester560]

Buy a set of Burris XTR Signature rings and never have an issue again.

 

[Webster]

I never had this problem before. Rem 700 in 30-06. I clamped down the screw as tight as I could and the scope seems to move so accuracy nil. I got thinking about the whole thing. I use 4x fixed power scopes that aren't that expensive. Why not just epoxy glue the scope to the lower rings? You can still take the scope off the rifle- it will just have the rings permanently attached. Putting it back on may create trouble but I've never taken a scope off any of my rifles once mounted.
In any event, I think benchrest shooters might do this- any thoughts appreciated.

I never had this problem before. Rem 700 in 30-06. I clamped down the screw as tight as I could and the scope seems to move so accuracy nil. I got thinking about the whole thing. I use 4x fixed power scopes that aren't that expensive. Why not just epoxy glue the scope to the lower rings? You can still take the scope off the rifle- it will just have the rings permanently attached. Putting it back on may create trouble but I've never taken a scope off any of my rifles once mounted.
In any event, I think benchrest shooters might do this- any thoughts appreciated.

Epoxy doesn't appeal to me. You shouldn't need it. Tightening the screws provide a lot of hold down force. With the screws tightened is there space between the lower and upper ring indicating they are not bottomed out preventing max tightening? Put a magic marker on the scope and rings and see if the alignment changes when shooting. See if you can grab the scope with some force can you move it. My quess is it's a bad scope and it’s bad internal parts. I would try a different scope if you had one. Masking tape sounds like a hillbilly fix.

 

[LarryDScott]

If you are going to use standard rings, liberally coat the inside of the rings w/rubber cement, I use Elmers. Mount the scope as usual. You will have excess that will squeeze out onto the scope tube. LEAVE IT until dry. It will peel right off. No more slippage or ring marks on your scope. LDS

 

[Rob01]

If you need anything between the ring and scope, other than maybe a little rosin as Spurh recommends, then you need better rings. There should be no need for anything other than the rings to hold the scope.

 

[Edd]

Rather than lapping the rings- has anyone just used bedding compound?

Should I Lap or Bed My Mounting System, by Jim See

I just read this article on mounting a scope using JB Weld or similar epoxy on the mounting rings. It's not recommended for all scopes but I can see how it would have some merit. I saw this article on the Long Range Hunting Forum. I was curious if anyone here has tried this and if so, how did...

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