Problem Mounting My Scope

[sksnujack]

hey guys,

i have a 10/22 and i recently mounted a scope on it. the problem is that when ever i shoot the darn thing the stock mounting rail always comes loose and i lose my accuracy and i then have to take the scope off and tighten the screws back up on the rail.

is the stock mounting rail the problem? would a weaver rail fix it?

 

[tiriaq]

A Weaver base is superior because it allows use of high power rings, rather than 3/8" tip-offs. Greater variety of rings, often better quality.
This has nothing to do with the screws coming loose, though. The Ruger receiver is non-ferrous alloy. Be careful not to overtighten the screws, the threads in the receiver can be stripped. If this happens, they can be rethreaded to a larger size.
Degrease the holes in the receiver and the screws and use a threadlocking product like Loctite. Use a medium strength version so that the screws can be removed without heat or brute force.

 

[cz452shooter]

As mentioned above, I would use loctite when putting in the screws. I usually do this with all scope mounting set ups and never find any of them come loose.

 

[buster]

it does sound like the threads on the receiver are stretched from overtightening.if you find it still doesn't hold well with loctite,go to a larger drill and tap.you will have to enlarge the mount holes in the rail as well.aliminium is soft.

 

[wobbles99]

Loctite works good for the mounting screws. Be sure to remove the bolt and not to use too much loctite otherwise it may cause binding.

 

[sksnujack]

lock tight it is! thanks guys!

one more thing. is lock tight something i can get at home depot or is it a gunsmithing product?

 

[Scott_N]

Clear nail polish also works to keep screws tight.... might be a little easier to remove than lock tight.

 

[cz452shooter]

You should be able to find loc-tite at most outdoors (hunting) stores.

 

[NormB]

lock tight it is! thanks guys!

one more thing. is lock tight something i can get at home depot or is it a gunsmithing product?

Nut and fastener outlets like Brafaso have it, automotive supplies as well.

NormB