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Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Light rifles, big cartridges, and scope mounts - learned my lesson, now it's time to pass it on.
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<blockquote data-quote="Wedgy" data-source="post: 2212243" data-attributes="member: 64108"><p>Having seen 3 sets of #6 screws sheared off scope bases(not mine) for whatever reason I use only #8 screws and pinned bases or integral bases. Whether it was from recoil or or leverage on the scope I want more than two tiny screws four inches apart holding my rig together if I fall, lean on a tree, or toss my pack in the back of a truck. Devcon without release agent only takes a little bit of heat to get it to release, not a torch. Shep wrote a great piece on pinning a rail that anyone can do. </p><p>Cody and I discussed the odd shots and "fliers" and it retrospect all the signs were there from the beginning but not bad enough to warrant a tear down I guess. For those who have chased their tail on this overkill is the way to go. I set my Edges up like Kirby does because he knows better than me what works and I've never had a problem. </p><p>From Shep;</p><p> I use a #31 drill bit in a drill press. Drill right through the base into the receiver. Don't go all the way through the receiver. I usually put them right between the mounting screw holes. After drilling this .120 diameter hole take an 1/8 drill bit and cut a few pins from it with a cutoff wheel. This is .005 bigger than the hole you drilled. One drop of red locktite and tap the pins in. A small chamfer on the bottom of the pin helps it start in. Practically anyone can do this. These pins are much stronger than screws. I do all my actions like this. Go to 8-40 screws and pins. All on a bedded base. No more problems.</p><p>Shep</p><p>Photo is one of Kirby's guns[ATTACH=full]277995[/ATTACH]</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/4-vs-6-screw-rings.271907/#post-2211793[/URL]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wedgy, post: 2212243, member: 64108"] Having seen 3 sets of #6 screws sheared off scope bases(not mine) for whatever reason I use only #8 screws and pinned bases or integral bases. Whether it was from recoil or or leverage on the scope I want more than two tiny screws four inches apart holding my rig together if I fall, lean on a tree, or toss my pack in the back of a truck. Devcon without release agent only takes a little bit of heat to get it to release, not a torch. Shep wrote a great piece on pinning a rail that anyone can do. Cody and I discussed the odd shots and "fliers" and it retrospect all the signs were there from the beginning but not bad enough to warrant a tear down I guess. For those who have chased their tail on this overkill is the way to go. I set my Edges up like Kirby does because he knows better than me what works and I've never had a problem. From Shep; I use a #31 drill bit in a drill press. Drill right through the base into the receiver. Don't go all the way through the receiver. I usually put them right between the mounting screw holes. After drilling this .120 diameter hole take an 1/8 drill bit and cut a few pins from it with a cutoff wheel. This is .005 bigger than the hole you drilled. One drop of red locktite and tap the pins in. A small chamfer on the bottom of the pin helps it start in. Practically anyone can do this. These pins are much stronger than screws. I do all my actions like this. Go to 8-40 screws and pins. All on a bedded base. No more problems. Shep Photo is one of Kirby's guns[ATTACH type="full"]277995[/ATTACH] [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/4-vs-6-screw-rings.271907/#post-2211793[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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