help scope slipping

The glue on tape sometimes gets gooey and slick in hot weather or when subjected to some metal protectants, causing it to become a lubricant instead of friction enhancer.

I use powdered rosin inside rings. That is a gunsmith's trick to stop slippage without putting gunk on the scope. It's also used inside barrel vises to prevent slippage/marring.
 
Picher said:
The glue on tape sometimes gets gooey and slick in hot weather or when subjected to some metal protectants, causing it to become a lubricant instead of friction enhancer.

I use powdered rosin inside rings. That is a gunsmith's trick to stop slippage without putting gunk on the scope. It's also used inside barrel vises to prevent slippage/marring.
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+1 Tape can be temporary fix but tends to deteriorate over time as stated above.
OP wanted to use his current rings and resin is best bet to make them work IMO.

If you want the best rings, IMO, the Burris Signature rings are the easiest to use. The self centering inserts hold tight, need no lapping, and best of all, use of different sized inserts can align your scope for perfect mechanical zero providing maximum windage and elevation adjustment by starting out w/reticle centered in tube. The Z rings fit weaver style bases but Signature rings are available for Redfield/Leupold bases, etc. I agree w/Powderman, try them and you'll never use anything else.

Powderman said:
These rings have the inserts; simply put the rings on a normal Weaver base, or a picatinny rail. Put in the bottom half of the insert; get your scope oriented. Install the top half of the insert in the top of the ring, install on the scope and BARELY snug the screws down. Now, square up the crosshairs and adjust the eye relief. When all is good, tighten the mounting screws.
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Regards,
hps
 
I have a old mauser that has had the scope in electrical tape for the past 25 some years. Last time I checked it was still in zero.
 
Go to the "Smithy section of Skunkworks on this forum and you will find way too many threads on proper scope installation..... Now I do have to say, (and this is merely an observation) that if you have electricians tape on any part of a scope installation,,, THERE'S a MAJOR INSTALLATION PROBLEM!!!!!:eek:Proper Scope installation is actually very simple........:rolleyes:
 
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burris z rings are the answer. Loctite the base screws. I personally have never loctited rings and never will. I use the Burris rings on higher power guns and have never had a slip, and I use quadlocks on .22 and similar they are a tad cheaper and hold more than they need to.

Please do me a favor and don't put tape or glue on your gun I would prefer not to have to clean it off when I purchase it down the road. If its like the rest of the used guns I bought I spend an hour cleaning rings and scopes put them back together with proper screw torque and they seem to be fine.
 
Try this

Hey, if you suspect that the ring inside diameter is too large, you can take the rings apart and using a flat stone, slowly hone down the flat mating surface of the TOP half of the rings until you get the desired tension. Should solve the problem. Then you can use the silicone, tape, and rubber cement to fix your truck....just saying.
 
First, make sure you have the right sized rings for your scope. e.g. 1" or 30mm.
If correct, take some polishing abrasive and rub on the inside of the rings. Remount and you are on your way.
 
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