I just finished installing my ARMS18 purchased online from Wolverine Supplies.
Dealing with Wolverine via email I would have to say that they recieve top marks for shipping and efficiency but I'm going to have to say that their email correspondence could use some work. That being said, I will be ordering my rings from them.
Following the provided instructions I found that there was some information that could have been included for better results.
There was no mention of throughly cleaning the guide slots in the side of the receiver. I used a thin stainless wire "toothbrush" to clean the slots with a little bit of varsol, this really smoothed them down without removing any material from the receiver other than some of the coating on the sharp edges.
I also cleaned the mating surfaces the same way on the ARMS18.
I used brake clean to prep all of the surfaces and fasteners to ensure they were free of grease, dirt and build up.
When torquing the locking bolt down, I did not have an inch pounds torque wrench, so I used 8.5 ft. lbs on my Snap-On 3/8"s drive click type. After I torqued it once, I used a soft face dead blow hammer and hit the area surrounding the lock bolt. Re-torquing, the lock bolt took another 1/4 turn. This time I ensured the receiver was secured against a block of wood and repeating seating the ARMS18 with the dead blow, this time with more force, due to having the rifle positioned better. The lock bolt did not take any more torque, so I was satisfied it was not going anywhere. All fasteners were lock tite'ed as per instructions.
Following the rest of the instructions I found the ARMS18 was a real breeze to install. I was disappointed to realize that my Aimpoint CompM4s wouldn't fit on to the ARMS18... oh well it's getting a scope anyways and the Aimpoint can go back onto the CZ.
Range report on rifle reliablity next time I go out. As it sits now, I'm very happy and feel this mount is well worth the ~$250(shipped) new.
Dealing with Wolverine via email I would have to say that they recieve top marks for shipping and efficiency but I'm going to have to say that their email correspondence could use some work. That being said, I will be ordering my rings from them.
Following the provided instructions I found that there was some information that could have been included for better results.
There was no mention of throughly cleaning the guide slots in the side of the receiver. I used a thin stainless wire "toothbrush" to clean the slots with a little bit of varsol, this really smoothed them down without removing any material from the receiver other than some of the coating on the sharp edges.
I also cleaned the mating surfaces the same way on the ARMS18.
I used brake clean to prep all of the surfaces and fasteners to ensure they were free of grease, dirt and build up.
When torquing the locking bolt down, I did not have an inch pounds torque wrench, so I used 8.5 ft. lbs on my Snap-On 3/8"s drive click type. After I torqued it once, I used a soft face dead blow hammer and hit the area surrounding the lock bolt. Re-torquing, the lock bolt took another 1/4 turn. This time I ensured the receiver was secured against a block of wood and repeating seating the ARMS18 with the dead blow, this time with more force, due to having the rifle positioned better. The lock bolt did not take any more torque, so I was satisfied it was not going anywhere. All fasteners were lock tite'ed as per instructions.
Following the rest of the instructions I found the ARMS18 was a real breeze to install. I was disappointed to realize that my Aimpoint CompM4s wouldn't fit on to the ARMS18... oh well it's getting a scope anyways and the Aimpoint can go back onto the CZ.
Range report on rifle reliablity next time I go out. As it sits now, I'm very happy and feel this mount is well worth the ~$250(shipped) new.
