Scope cushioning?

[Portzy]

I just wondered if anyone does this, not to alleviate running out of adjustment but to prevent metal to metal contact. If you notice, some mounts like Hawke and Nikko have small strips of soft adhesive tape within the rings but I find it always leaves a messy residue so I have been removing this and using ordinary pvc electrical insulation tape. If this is acceptable, is there anything to be aware of? Such as how much of the ring inner to cover either all of it or just half.

[jdwynn1976]

I used to do this many years ago

I also used to see my hw80 slide the scope out if the mounts in the summer.

once I joined a club the error of my ways was pointed out from the clubs learned secretary and gunsmith

I forget how many new members guns suffering accuracy problems I have seen him take the scope off whilst mumbling "lets get that c**p out of there for a start " out comes his craft knife. this is then scraped off and cleaned with isopropyl. Rings back on with a couple of folds of tin foil in the rear. Job done.The scopes then dont come off until the shooter outgrows it.

As the tape warms it will allow the scope to shift - a pice of tape absorbs none of the energy from recoil (which I guess your trying to insulate it from.

metal to metal contact is best. No zero shift in hot conditions - true you will get marks from the rings but as long as your not crimping the scope its not going to affect resale value.

the only way to dampen the scope that I know of is the dampa mount made by sportsmatch ut this works using rubber bushes under the rings.

Hope this helps

John

p.s will be interesting to see what others do.

i

[Brian.Samson]

Take the tape out and leave it out.

Torque up the mounts correctly and your scope won't move. If the mounts are marking your scope, you need better mounts.
I've found the Hawke mounts aren't bad when you remove that horrible sticky stuff, but Sportsmatch are good and relatively cheap too.

[PhatMan]

Portzy,

I always use BKL mounts from the USA, and for me, they are most excellent.

Unfortunately, BKL mounts are p!ss-takingly priced in the UK

I get mine form Optics Warehouse :

https://www.opticswarehouse.co.uk/pr...l-scope-mounts

Personally, I would rather use angled-mounts in preference to using packing material in the rear mount, but that is my preference.

However, for you, do what you need to

Have fun & a good Sunday,

Best regards

Russ

[robs5230]

I'd forget any kind of cushioning. The mounts that come with cushioning in already go in the bin for me.
Better to buy quality mounts and as a priority smooth the cycle of the rifle out if you feel it's harsh

[DESERT FOX]

Portzy,

I always use BKL mounts from the USA, and for me, they are most excellent.

Unfortunately, BKL mounts are p!ss-takingly priced in the UK

I get mine form Optics Warehouse :

https://www.opticswarehouse.co.uk/pr...l-scope-mounts

Personally, I would rather use angled-mounts in preference to using packing material in the rear mount, but that is my preference.

However, for you, do what you need to

Have fun & a good Sunday,

Best regards

Russ

Hi Russ
Do the BKL mount sizes tally with our lows mediums Highs,or being American do they have their own differences??

Cheers mate
Pierre.

[robs5230]

Hi Russ
Do the BKL mount sizes tally with our lows mediums Highs,or being American do they have their own differences??

Cheers mate
Pierre.

Just happen to have a set of sportsmatch high and a set of BKL high by the side of me. The BKL are a fraction higher. Be very careful if ordering a one piece BKL medium mount. It may well foul the turret body of the scope. I only use high mounts

[angrybear]

I just wondered if anyone does this, not to alleviate running out of adjustment but to prevent metal to metal contact. If you notice, some mounts like Hawke and Nikko have small strips of soft adhesive tape within the rings but I find it always leaves a messy residue so I have been removing this and using ordinary pvc electrical insulation tape. If this is acceptable, is there anything to be aware of? Such as how much of the ring inner to cover either all of it or just half.

Anything soft enough to "cushion" the scope is also potentially soft enough to allow the scope to move while mounted.