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I just finished putting a rail onto my savage 10 fcp-k then proceeded to put my rings and scope on. My question being, should have I used some locktite? Or see what happens, first range trip with it planned for tomorrow
 
I always do.
see if it shifts at all on you, if it does and you have to make some adjustments.. be sure to use it then.
cheers.
 
I used some on the bases the last time I mounted a scope....
I'm not sure I would use any on the screws that hold the rings together....
 
Perhaps not required but to me it's like insurance. You never need it......till you need it. I work in an industry where I've used probably a few gallons of loctite, mostly Blue. I couldn't count the number of times I've seen, or read about someone with a loose screw (scope rings etc.) causing problems. Why take the chance when a small drop of the Blue will prevent the possibility of problems later on. If you already have assembled parts there is a thread locker you can get but I don't remember the #. By the way, if you ever do use Red, don't fret if you have to disassemble, it won't release easily. Just use a heat gun and get it kinda hot, and it will release. A bit more trouble but not that difficult. No disrespect to Mr Guntech, he's wiser than I am, I just think you should use it to be sure. Good luck.
 
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Perhaps not required but to me it's like insurance. You never need it......till you need it. I work in an industry where I've used probably a few gallons of loctite, mostly Blue. I couldn't count the number of times I've seen, or read about someone with a loose screw (scope rings etc.) causing problems. Why take the chance when a small drop of the Blue will prevent the possibility of problems later on. If you already have assembled parts there is a thread locker you can get but I don't remember the #. By the way, if you ever do use Red, don't fret if you have to disassemble, it won't release easily. Just use a heat gun and get it kinda hot, and it will release. A bit more trouble but not that difficult. No disrespect to Mr Guntech, he's wiser than I am, I just think you should use it to be sure. Good luck.
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I agree. I had a scope come loose last year and it had been mounted for 20 years (without blue).
 
I also have experience loosening of a scope base that happened during a match. I had used a torque wrench when it was mounted originally.
Needless to say, since then I have always used a dab of blue on all of my scope bases.
I realize that there are those, some of whom are quite experienced, that feel that it isn't required.
I'm just wondering is there any compelling reason not to use thread locking adhesive?
 
I use a very small amount of blue on everything as far as mounting the scope is concerned. I like having the piece of mind. It only takes a very small amount to keep a small bolt from backing out, and it isn't difficult to break free when the time comes.
 
red on the base and blue on the ring screws
you can vary the strenght of the holding power by degreasing or not the screws -holes
to unscrew them if needed use a very hot screw driver(small blowtorch) and let the heat get to the screws
tried and used 30 years in the gun shop
 
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