TacticalTeacher
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How to Install a CASM Mount (M14.ca)
This is my first time ever installing one of these creations by Frank of M14.ca ... It's been a super experience so I thought I will share my observations.
When I opened my client's box from M14.ca, I found some cool things:
Look , spare screws/bolts/set screws and... a small tube of Loctite (which I returned to my client, and used my own Blue LocTite). First impressions are super favorable and I'm really stoked. I even appreciated his Allen key size suggestions right from the beginning: 5/32", and 3/32" sizes needed. Thanks, FrankG
I tried to rotate this baby, let's see if photobucket cooperates... nah, it's not working...
So after reading the directions TWICE (30 year teaching professional, here), I started with what FrankG recommends, and that's using LocTite on all screws/bolt. And I started with the left side (portside) wing bolt/screw.
Then we have to install the right side wing (bolt / screw/nut) and tighten it up...
I particularly appreciated the reading/tech information about overtightening the front bolt on the receiver bridge.. they even included a graphic picture showing a 1/16" turn to prevent over tightening this baby and then bending of the scope base. Be Gentle!
Check out sparing use of LocTite, just enough to cover the threads and work around. Over squeeze Loctite should always be cleaned up right away, otherwise, it's a mess when dried up. See that Allen key and set screw with a trace amount of Loctite? Go easy...
Here... a closer look at the trace amount of Loctite 243 on the set screw.....
Here's a pic of my Allen keys doing the final tightening process. Go easy with no more than 1/16 turn... This happens to be the rear vertical tension screw... easy peasy....
I know, I know...photobucket is a PITA to work with. You get the right impression from this picture anyways. That's important....
AH, feces.... a little too much Loctite on the set screw... instead of dripping the threadlocker on the set screw, I just placed a drop on the bench top and then dipped the threads ever so gently...
So that last pair to install would be the rear set/tension screws... almost done...
There, a drop to did your threads into is easier to clean up at the end of the installation....
Okay, I'm done... here's a picture of the included Loctite as provided by the great folks at M14.ca Thanks for a great kit and sight mount.
Thanks making such a great kit and facilitating a super smooth installation! For you newbies looking for a scope mount for your M14/M305/M14S/ LRB / JRA/ Bula/ Smith/ Armscorp/ Federal made rig, go ahead and get one of these babies. The instructions are well written as I DID look for spelling errors (30 year professional edumakator, here). This is a straightforward install. Bring on any questions you may have. Don't forget to swing by M14.ca and have a read through all their resources...
Cheers,
Barney
