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grdad45
I have been installing and bore sighting scopes for friends and at gun shows for about 25 years and would like to get the experts' opinion about my method. I clean the base and receiver with denatured alcohol then put a VERY small amount of removeable Loc-tite on the bottom surface of the base before screwing it on. This serves a two-fold purpose: making the base more of a part of the receiver, and forming a water barrier. I live and hunt in South Arkansas, so the water barrier can be important. I have removed some of the bases with the help of my wife's hair dryer and found no damage to the bluing or other finish on the firearms and never had anyone come back with a complaint. So, what do you guys think?
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  • grdad45
    When mounting a scout type scope base in replace of rear sights on a mauser, Should the base be level to the bore?

    I'm going to use a LER 2-7x scope and weaver rings that are the same height. I could possibly find some other rings laying around if I need to offset the scope.

    But should the base be level and use offset rings or the other way around?

    Anyone ever done this?



    BTW I'm using a modified B-Square mount that is now rock solid.


    thanks
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  • MIKE WISKEY
    i do about the same thing. works for me too!
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  • BigBarn
    grdad45,
    Sounds like you have the system down! I have been doing the same job for just about the same time frame as you have, with the same results. I think that with the attention to the important details, i.e. water proofing, stability of the mount on the receiver, are the most important things when mounting scopes, and if you do those things, you very rarely have a complaint.
    Good Job,

    BigBarn[:o)]

    "Respect the land, and it will respect you"
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  • RCrosby
    Ditto the above replies. On heavy recoilers I will put a drop of loctite under the rings as well. Never had a problem removing residue from scopes when the need arose.

    Rob
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  • s.gun
    A small amount of Silicon Caulking or Silicon Gasket Sealer also seems to work well and easily removed if a need to remove arises.

    Also easy to remove any excess that may squeeze out.













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  • grdad45
    Thanks to all for confirming my opinion. I think that nearer a rifle comes to being one piece, the better it will shoot.
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