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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Dovetail base & ring wear?
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<blockquote data-quote="Ian M" data-source="post: 57630" data-attributes="member: 25"><p>You are describing one of the weaknesses of that scope mount system. Less removal of the dovetail the better since metal is going to be displaced each time, regardless of lubing. Much better to leave the bottom parts of the rings in place, remove the top cap and drop on a different scope, replace top cap only. </p><p>What many guys do not realize is that there really is not much metal left at the narrowest part of the dovetail, a blow to the side of the scope will bend at that narrow portion. Also if the opposing screws loosen the dovetail has to take all of the recoil forces and it will break off. Dual dovetails - twice as many weakpoints.</p><p>Bottom line is that the Redfield design mounts work since most guys do not subject their rifles and scopes to much abuse - they do the job.</p><p>The Weaver design is far stronger and it is the basis of all of the popular tactical mounts being used by the military and LE.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ian M, post: 57630, member: 25"] You are describing one of the weaknesses of that scope mount system. Less removal of the dovetail the better since metal is going to be displaced each time, regardless of lubing. Much better to leave the bottom parts of the rings in place, remove the top cap and drop on a different scope, replace top cap only. What many guys do not realize is that there really is not much metal left at the narrowest part of the dovetail, a blow to the side of the scope will bend at that narrow portion. Also if the opposing screws loosen the dovetail has to take all of the recoil forces and it will break off. Dual dovetails - twice as many weakpoints. Bottom line is that the Redfield design mounts work since most guys do not subject their rifles and scopes to much abuse - they do the job. The Weaver design is far stronger and it is the basis of all of the popular tactical mounts being used by the military and LE. [/QUOTE]
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