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10-96 · September 7, 2013, 06:52 PM

Dayman- The only suggestion I can really offer on them is- be sure to check the inside mounting area where the scope meets the rail. I've handled a few of them where I found aluminum machining burs and trash in the nooks and crannies. This can be chased out with a small triangle or square needle file and a flat file. Just remove the nut, clamp, and tap out the steel screw and run a file over anything that looks or feels rough. Be sure to get it under decent light and look in corners and funky angles. Crud in there can sure leave you feeling flustered when you think you've got a good mount.

September 7, 2013, 06:52 PM	#3
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,160	Dayman- The only suggestion I can really offer on them is- be sure to check the inside mounting area where the scope meets the rail. I've handled a few of them where I found aluminum machining burs and trash in the nooks and crannies. This can be chased out with a small triangle or square needle file and a flat file. Just remove the nut, clamp, and tap out the steel screw and run a file over anything that looks or feels rough. Be sure to get it under decent light and look in corners and funky angles. Crud in there can sure leave you feeling flustered when you think you've got a good mount. __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.