Coyote.204
New Member
Hello everyone. I have a question regarding my scope bases. This is a Christensen Ridgeline in 28nosler. I installed the Hawkins precision hybrid rings and mounted a Leupold VX6. After sighting it in I noticed my group started to shift. I thought that was due to cleaning during the break in. I ended up shooting 20rnds the 1st day.
Second day ran about 20rnds and like the 1st day groups started out good then they started to walk.
3rd day I ran 20 rnds and had a decent group of 5 right off the bat then again they started moving. Well looking everything over I noticed the bases had loosened. They were torqued to spec 15 inch lbs and a very small amount of blue locktite was added. So I have spoke with Hawkins and a few others on what way to fix it. Not sure what route I want to go so looking for some insight. Maybe one of you guys have experienced something similar.
One option is to bed the base.
2nd is to go with Christensen arms picatinny rail with legs that lock inside the action to prevent and shifting.
I also thought of going a little bit higher on the torque and use red locktite, which I know down the road may cause issues if I need to remove the base. I know you need to heat the screws to break the bond. I also found a video where a guy used some break cleaner that allowed the locktite to break free.
Thanks for any insight.
Second day ran about 20rnds and like the 1st day groups started out good then they started to walk.
3rd day I ran 20 rnds and had a decent group of 5 right off the bat then again they started moving. Well looking everything over I noticed the bases had loosened. They were torqued to spec 15 inch lbs and a very small amount of blue locktite was added. So I have spoke with Hawkins and a few others on what way to fix it. Not sure what route I want to go so looking for some insight. Maybe one of you guys have experienced something similar.
One option is to bed the base.
2nd is to go with Christensen arms picatinny rail with legs that lock inside the action to prevent and shifting.
I also thought of going a little bit higher on the torque and use red locktite, which I know down the road may cause issues if I need to remove the base. I know you need to heat the screws to break the bond. I also found a video where a guy used some break cleaner that allowed the locktite to break free.
Thanks for any insight.