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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Do you put anything between your rings and scope tube?
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<blockquote data-quote="Buano" data-source="post: 1876660" data-attributes="member: 21641"><p>While I have never used rubber cement on a set of rings, my engineering background tells me it is NOT a bad idea. Rubber cement is fairly viscous, and as such will work to "float" a scope ever so slightly off the rings, allowing relief from any stresses caused by even the most minor misalignment while also increasing grip on the scope without adding more crush force. Rubber cement would also be removable and as such will not damage the scope or rings.</p><p></p><p>While I agree rubber cement would never be needed in a heavy rig where there is no need to shy away from heavy & bulky 6-screw rings that are lapped in place for a perfectly aligned bedding surface, it seems more appropriate on a light rig where the rifle is light so felt recoil is greater, and rings are the lightest you hope to get away with. This is especially true with a heavy scope on that light rifle.</p><p></p><p>I categorize this as a good suggestion for specific applications, but something that is not universally needed.</p><p></p><p>If I was to ever again mount a scope on a recoil-operated shotgun with Weaver rings, I believe I would use a little rubber cement.</p><p></p><p>Yes, purists may not like my answer, but I'm more interested in what works than in what impresses others.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Buano, post: 1876660, member: 21641"] While I have never used rubber cement on a set of rings, my engineering background tells me it is NOT a bad idea. Rubber cement is fairly viscous, and as such will work to "float" a scope ever so slightly off the rings, allowing relief from any stresses caused by even the most minor misalignment while also increasing grip on the scope without adding more crush force. Rubber cement would also be removable and as such will not damage the scope or rings. While I agree rubber cement would never be needed in a heavy rig where there is no need to shy away from heavy & bulky 6-screw rings that are lapped in place for a perfectly aligned bedding surface, it seems more appropriate on a light rig where the rifle is light so felt recoil is greater, and rings are the lightest you hope to get away with. This is especially true with a heavy scope on that light rifle. I categorize this as a good suggestion for specific applications, but something that is not universally needed. If I was to ever again mount a scope on a recoil-operated shotgun with Weaver rings, I believe I would use a little rubber cement. Yes, purists may not like my answer, but I'm more interested in what works than in what impresses others. [/QUOTE]
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