Crushing a scope tube??

[lil_juiced_coupe]

I have a scope with a 1" tube and 1" rings. I was told today not to over tighten them or I run the risk of crushing the tube.

Can this happen? My general rule o thumb is tighten rings in a star patern till tight then 1/4 turn...

 

[Brocolt]

yes this can happen on some brands, what scope did they warn you on?

 

[lil_juiced_coupe]

Leupold vx1

 

[Brocolt]

Leupold I haven't seen one crushed yet, I have seen others.

 

[burnaby]

Or get a torque driver like the wheeler, 20-25# in cross pattern is what I use.

See if you can borrow one from work.

 

[chappy]

depends on the rings. weavers seem to make a mess out of the tube while talley one piece can be tightened and never seem to even mark the finish.

 

[Grizzlypeg]

Not trying to be a smart ass, but that would pretty much be the definition of over tighten - crushing the scope tube. I'd also be surprised to learn the problem is a function of the brand of scope. That doesn't make any sense to me.

I prefer to use a torque measuring driver and be consisent, but if you use the allen key that comes with the rings, and only use the short lever to tighten, you shouldnt' run into a problem with over tightening.