WTK: loctite and scope mounts

Michael64 · January 17, 2000, 10:51 PM

Should you use loctite or other adhesive when mounting scope mounts to a bolt action rifle? If so, what kind?

George Stringer · January 17, 2000, 10:55 PM

Michael, personally I use a couple of drops of Devcon on the threads of the base screws only. A lot of folks like Loc-tite. I would probably use the blue on a non-magnum rifle and the red on a magnum. George

Michael64 · January 17, 2000, 11:00 PM

What is Devcon and where can it be found?

George Stringer · January 18, 2000, 07:27 AM

Michael, Devcon is an epoxy. I really shouldn't have named it. Any epoxy would work. You can buy it at Wal-Mart or any hardware store. George

January 17, 2000, 10:51 PM	#1
Michael64 Member Join Date: January 2, 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 29	Should you use loctite or other adhesive when mounting scope mounts to a bolt action rifle? If so, what kind?

January 17, 2000, 10:55 PM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Michael, personally I use a couple of drops of Devcon on the threads of the base screws only. A lot of folks like Loc-tite. I would probably use the blue on a non-magnum rifle and the red on a magnum. George

January 17, 2000, 11:00 PM	#3
Michael64 Member Join Date: January 2, 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 29	What is Devcon and where can it be found?

January 18, 2000, 07:27 AM	#4
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Michael, Devcon is an epoxy. I really shouldn't have named it. Any epoxy would work. You can buy it at Wal-Mart or any hardware store. George