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scope shim suggestions
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 782600" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>I think the use of shims, adhesives, etc. to secure a scope in the in the rings can work ok with low intensity rounds but it is likely that you will have a difficult tiime trying to establish a solid and permanent mount for your scope using this approach with a 338 Lapua. The inertia placed on the scope with this round, even with a brake, is severe and requires a very secure mounting system. It's hard to see clearly, but it also looks like there are some scratch marks on portions of your scope caused by rings not being properly lapped. This could be an indication that the rings are not making complete contact with the scope tube. I think in the end, you may find that a larger surface area, heavy duty ring style like the Nightforce or Mark 4 tactical style rings and bases may be required to keep the scope in place. IMO.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 782600, member: 10291"] I think the use of shims, adhesives, etc. to secure a scope in the in the rings can work ok with low intensity rounds but it is likely that you will have a difficult tiime trying to establish a solid and permanent mount for your scope using this approach with a 338 Lapua. The inertia placed on the scope with this round, even with a brake, is severe and requires a very secure mounting system. It's hard to see clearly, but it also looks like there are some scratch marks on portions of your scope caused by rings not being properly lapped. This could be an indication that the rings are not making complete contact with the scope tube. I think in the end, you may find that a larger surface area, heavy duty ring style like the Nightforce or Mark 4 tactical style rings and bases may be required to keep the scope in place. IMO. [/QUOTE]
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