rifle scope mounting rings

rifle scope mounting rings

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Mounting a gun scope is not like rocket science. Anyone can do it, even beginners. So, if you are hesitant on how you to mount by yourself, here are the essential steps that you need to know on how you can mount a gun scope correctly, even if it's your first time.

Get The Right Package

There are various scope guns and mounts to choose from in the market. Although it is tempting to buy a cheap one, especially with the economical status of the world today, you should remember that quality is an important factor in choosing the right mount to buy.

Find The Right Place

As soon as you get home with the right package, you should find a good spot to do your work. Choose somewhere that has enough space and provides you with enough lighting. Also make sure that it's all right to put pieces down and that they would not get lost. Avoid areas that have too many people walking around. If you do not have your own working table then you can use the kitchen table, just make sure that it's not being used at the moment.

Opening And Checking

Open your package that contains your weapon's bases. Wipe them with a rag and spread a thin oil coat to the mount's underside. Check if there's a properly fitted allen wrench in the set, if not, be sure that you get the correct size so that you can prevent damaging your screws. Check the number of screws if they are the same number that your package indicates. Also test each screw by dropping them into the base holes. See if they fit well and if there is an equal amount of it protruding from its base.

Secure your bases to its receiver. Place the rear and front base mounts on their proper position on the receiver. Place a little bit of Loctite on your screws' threads before you insert and tighten them. Doing this can prevent them from being loose during recoil.

Mounting The Scope Rings

Use a properly fitting wrench to remove screws from your rings. Place them on your workbench. Your forward ring should mount on a rotary dovetail. Wipe a light grease coating over the "feet" of your forward ring before you insert it into the base hole. Use a scope ring wrench to turn the ring.

Use a screwdriver to loosen large windage screws on your rear scope base. Do this until it's enough to slide it into place. Put it in the center and then tighten the screws enough to hold it in place.

Check The Alignment And Then Mount

Check the ring alignments by placing the scope inside them and turning it. It should turn freely without any kind of hindrances or binging feeling.

To mount, place your scope in the rings then screw lightly the upper halves down the lower rings. Check for proper eye relief by shouldering the rifle and looking through its lens. Adjust your scope until you've got a full field view. If your scope seems to be out of focus, loosen its focus ring. Adjust it until everything is clear then secure it. See if the crosshairs are straight. Adjust the scope 'til you're satisfied that it is straight and then you're done!

Richard Simm is the CEO of Active Merchandise, a company specializing in quality surveillance, hunting and recreational equipment. Go to http://www.activemerchandise.com.au

Scope Mounting: Rings and Bases