verminer Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Hi, help required, i have just bought a .308 and i mounted the scope, but when i fire off about 5/6 rounds the scope moves (recoil i think) i really don't won't to tighten the screws anymore incase i strip the threads. the question is has anyone else had this problem and if so what can i do about it. i sometimes wish i had kept to my .243. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodmedod.one Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Hi, help required, i have just bought a .308 and i mounted the scope, but when i fire off about 5/6 rounds the scope moves (recoil i think) i really don't won't to tighten the screws anymore incase i strip the threads. the question is has anyone else had this problem and if so what can i do about it. i sometimes wish i had kept to my .243. Try coating the insides of the mounts with a thin coating of the rubber glue that comes in bicycle tyre repair kits. Tighten down while the glue is still wet. It should help the mounts to grip the tube better and comes off easily if required. I had the same problem on my .243 and this cured it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Although the above is a great tip I would personally get some better mounts .What rifle s it BTW ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Hi, help required, i have just bought a .308 and i mounted the scope, but when i fire off about 5/6 rounds the scope moves (recoil i think) i really don't won't to tighten the screws anymore incase i strip the threads. the question is has anyone else had this problem and if so what can i do about it. i sometimes wish i had kept to my .243. Can’t understand the scope moving unless you have some very cheap mounts. You don’t say what rifle you have but if it has a 10/11mm dovetail then invest in a set of Warne mounts, as these are made out of steel and will not swage or move. Other than that get a couple of weaver mounts and fit weaver rings to them as the grooves with stop any movement. Can’t believe the tube is actually moving in the rings though. G.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verminer Posted April 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 i have bought a cheap second hand midland rifle and i have been told new mounts are hard to get hold of and probably cost more than the rifles worth. i bought the rifle because it was purchased by a local farmer (when new) and he has only fired 60 rounds through it, the rifle looks brand new but the scope that was on it he took off and sold seperately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 i have bought a cheap second hand midland rifle and i have been told new mounts are hard to get hold of and probably cost more than the rifles worth. i bought the rifle because it was purchased by a local farmer (when new) and he has only fired 60 rounds through it, the rifle looks brand new but the scope that was on it he took off and sold seperately What size is the dovetail then. Is there anything here that will fit- http://www.chambersgunmakers.co.uk/Scope%20mounts.htm G.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocksaplenty Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 i have bought a cheap second hand midland rifle and i have been told new mounts are hard to get hold of and probably cost more than the rifles worth. i bought the rifle because it was purchased by a local farmer (when new) and he has only fired 60 rounds through it, the rifle looks brand new but the scope that was on it he took off and sold seperately The problem is caused because sometimes the rifles aren't as straight as they should be. I had the same problem with my Parker Hale. Contact Norman Clarke gunsmiths and but some weaver style blocks and some millet mounts (about £28) or just buy the bocks (about £5)(The millet mounts give an amount of horizontal adjustment). info@normanclarkgunsmith.com My scope now is totally solid. Whereabouts in Wiltshire are you? Cheers, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verminer Posted April 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 i have bought a cheap second hand midland rifle and i have been told new mounts are hard to get hold of and probably cost more than the rifles worth. i bought the rifle because it was purchased by a local farmer (when new) and he has only fired 60 rounds through it, the rifle looks brand new but the scope that was on it he took off and sold seperately The problem is caused because sometimes the rifles aren't as straight as they should be. I had the same problem with my Parker Hale. Contact Norman Clarke gunsmiths and but some weaver style blocks and some millet mounts (about £28) or just buy the bocks (about £5)(The millet mounts give an amount of horizontal adjustment). info@normanclarkgunsmith.com My scope now is totally solid. Whereabouts in Wiltshire are you? Cheers, Dave i am in warminster i have bought a cheap second hand midland rifle and i have been told new mounts are hard to get hold of and probably cost more than the rifles worth. i bought the rifle because it was purchased by a local farmer (when new) and he has only fired 60 rounds through it, the rifle looks brand new but the scope that was on it he took off and sold seperately What size is the dovetail then. Is there anything here that will fit- http://www.chambersgunmakers.co.uk/Scope%20mounts.htm G.M. the dove tales are 1 1/2 inches long and 3/4 inch wide, i have been told to put some sticky fixture pads in the rings to make them hold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Chambers Gunmakers- BRNO/CZ537, 550, ZKK600 & 601 19mm (3/4") dovetail width For scopes up to 45mm objective lens Order code:MT025...£26.99 per pr. G.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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