How To: Tighten Riflescope Rings

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6 жыл бұрын

Properly tightening riflescope rings will ensure that your riflescope is optimally performing.
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@gilbertbarreiro647 6 жыл бұрын

Not bad at all not bad.... keep up the good quality work....

@VortexOpticsUSA 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Gilbert! - Kelly, kmartin@vortexoptics.com

@reyjester383 10 ай бұрын

I installed this optic on a crossman 760 air rifle.I have now shot the riffle around 500 times during target/plinking practice, and the kzfaq.infoUgkxc4K63Fd5LglDMObu7-Bgapxp_ef0W8hE scope has done well.With this optic, I have neutralized around 30 pigeons that were invading one of my buildings.For my short range air rifle, I will continue to use this scope, but will be upgrading to a more powerful scope, when I buy a more powerful air rifle, in order to shoot at longer distance.For the money I have spent, this scope has truly been a great buy.

@4ua553 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very useful video. Very concise and accessible format!👍🇺🇦

@miketune8965 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! I just love Vortex Product's.

@VortexOpticsUSA 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!! :) - Kelly, kmartin@vortexoptics.com

@suco.man34 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! I own the diamondback tactical... on my first use I think I overtighted the mounts and parallx knob was not tracking but after I loose the screws, the parallx knob worked fine... do you think the scope has a permanent damage? Or it’s ok? I’m nervous thinking that may be I cause some damage in the scope. But when I use it, looks fine.

@PassionforRifles 6 жыл бұрын

These presicion series match rings are maybe the best rings for that money there is, really beefy and well build rings.

@MrAsundstrom 6 жыл бұрын

FINZKI agreed.. just picked some up

@jward9637 4 жыл бұрын

How do you know if you've over tightened? I tightened my Viper HS LR to 21 ft/lbs because it kept sliding around in the rings (Talley rings). I also wish you all would bring back the Vortex Precision Rings. Those rings are the best I have ever used!! From the moment I tightened them down I had zero problem, as opposed to numerous other brands including some very high priced ones.

@VortexOpticsUSA 4 жыл бұрын

Assuming you mean 21 inch pounds? 21 ft pounds would be far too much and would crush the scope. There's no reason to need to go over our recommended 15-18 inch pounds unless the rings are not making good contact on the scope tube. In which case, you shouldn't torque it harder, but address the issue with the rings. If you're using a two piece set of rings, they will likely need to be properly lapped in order to make good contact around the scope tube and avoid slipping when torque to spec. Not sure what you're referring to regarding a discontinuation to the precision matched rings? Those are still around and very current.

@danielupchurch6024 7 ай бұрын

Sounds like ur rings are not the proper size for ur optic tube. Get u a better set of rings that are for ur correct tube diameter and u shouldn't ever have an issue. I have shot some pretty large caliber rifles using these tq specs and have never had an optic come loose or move around.

@SHOOTER3258 4 жыл бұрын

It is this tool good for air gun,pcp ?

@budterence85 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you Ryan! Although it is annoying, that the Manual on the Vortex Precision QR Cantilever Mount states 20-25 inch/lbs. So I torqued it already to 22 inch/lbs... Greetings from Germany. Niko

@VortexOpticsUSA 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@shaunsian4784 2 жыл бұрын

I've always tried mounting scopes by tightening upper ring half on one side all the way down to the lower ring half without over tightening it and then the other side by the exact torque specs. and then switch over and do the opposite side all the way down on the criss crossed

@Lexidezi225 6 ай бұрын

Definitely not the best idea

@StepanKapl 5 жыл бұрын

How much "overtorque" can damage the optic? I've installed aluminium rings on my Razor 1-6 and used torque wrench that turned out to be badly calibrated and when second checking, it seems to have been be fastened to about 20 in-lbs.

@USMC-Sniper-0137 Жыл бұрын

I have torqued to 30 -35 with no issues. Just feels so much more secure.. Remember, these screws can't take much more than 35 period. I might tone it down to 20-25 inch pounds from now on.

@MrSonic1953 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Gamo 3-9x40W1PM scope with the usual Gamo rail. What size TORQUE WRENCH do I need the tighten the screws of the mount and the rings. I purchased a Sanliang Torque screwdriver Wrench Driver Bits set 10-70.

@VortexOpticsUSA 2 жыл бұрын

That would depend on the size of the head of those screws and what that manufacturer recommends for torque specs. Unfortunately, we are not familiar with those.

@godfreypay-yac8011 Жыл бұрын

what if i dont have a torque wrench..whats best to do

@tomspeed2000 4 жыл бұрын

Could you leave the links to order that tool that you show us? thanks

@VortexOpticsUSA 4 жыл бұрын

This one? www.ctkprecision.com/all-purpose-gun-level.aspx

@freedomlover425 Жыл бұрын

Ryan, is the torque value different depending on how many screws fasten the upper ring half to the lower? The rings you're showing have 2 screws on each side. My DNZ Game Reaper only has 1 screw on each side. Wouldn't I need to torque further for the same clamping pressure?

@USMC-Sniper-0137 Жыл бұрын

Same here and I agree.

@mikewest712 18 күн бұрын

My game reaper 2s have 4 screws and calls for 30 inch pounds. It also states that cheap scopes cannot handle that torque value. Ever wonder why vortex has such low torque on ring screws?

@davidwillett53 Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@mitchschutter4302 6 жыл бұрын

Will it hurt anything if when I got to my final torque value, one of the screws on my horizontal rings was maybe 1/4 - 1/2 a turn behind the rest and I just caught it up at the end?

@VortexOpticsUSA 6 жыл бұрын

You should be fine.

@brettd530 5 жыл бұрын

Is 24 inch pounds way to tight? I had a buddy of mine mount my new Strike Eagle 6-24x50 on my Savage 7mm. He said he's torqued his scopes to 24in pounds for years with no issues. I explained to him that the spec was 18. Do you think 6 more inch pounds would damage the scope?

@dougwilliams44 5 жыл бұрын

I'd say probably YES, too tight. I go by the instructions. 18 in/Lbs max. May not have damaged it, since it's a VORTEX, if you can never get it sighted and "Hold a Zero", you can send it in. They will repair it. Hope that helps. I doubt 6 in/Lbs damaged it, but I'd back them off for sure!!

@Martin1519 3 жыл бұрын

If I had my scope sighted in and i retightened the ring screws because they got loose overtime, could it throw off the scope a bit, causing me to re sight in the scope again?

@bcjdwbiernfjherwfbowfib 2 жыл бұрын

You should not have to re-tighten them. A drop of blue loctite on the threads and proper torque should have no issues

@irishkelly654 6 ай бұрын

@@bcjdwbiernfjherwfbowfib - You shouldn't use loctite, causes over torqing. Watch the video.

@droneggin 5 жыл бұрын

Hello, Could you please let me know how understand what is the proper torque spec for particular rings and scope? Do I need to ask that to ring producer or scope producer? I damaged CZ scope with CZ rings and as I understand because of over torque. Now I purchase new 1 inch Nikon scope for .22 LR calibre but want to keep my CZ steel rings. Rifle - CZ 455, .22 LR calibre Rings - CZ 1 inch diameter. Scope: Nikon P-Rimfire 2-7x32 Matte BDC 150 Many Thanks in advance.

@Mex_the_Fox 14 күн бұрын

Always scope - if your rings handle more than the tube of your scope it could be damaged

@typim 3 жыл бұрын

vortex crossfire ii 4-12x44 riflescope, how tight it should be?

@josiprados6905 2 жыл бұрын

around 15 to 18 in/lb, thats what i was told

@exquisitememorabiliasports3377 6 жыл бұрын

I have a savage 11 111 trophy hunter 7mm I purchased vortex 6x 24x 50 can I use 30mm medium rings ?

@ibetrollintheybehatin6857 4 жыл бұрын

Yes you can use wings whiff stuff that does exactly wut you shud do for yer gun and ur skope

@peteburns3495 9 ай бұрын

I have the vortex Professional Series vertical split rings. I am using the wheeler professional scope leveling kit. I am following the instructions and when I am tightening the bottom screws it twists the scope to the left off of Center. I have mounted many scopes, this is my first time using vertical split rings. I am now trying to twist the scope further to the right from Center so that when I turn the bottom screws to their proper poundage it will hopefully line the scope in the center lined up centered with the bubble. I am slowly turning the screws a quarter-turn at a time does anybody have any tips on how to keep the scope from twisting to the left? I feel like I am regretting purchasing these Vortex vertical split rings.

@Lexidezi225 6 ай бұрын

It’s not just those rings man I’m having the same problem I even lapped the rings and it’s still doing this. It’s driving me bananas. And then using the wheeler levels is a pain cuz not every gun has a spot for the lever

@Ivanofkoshinkansokanryu 6 жыл бұрын

I just watch the ad and sub just because KZfaq is try to shut gun channels up

@--RSL-- 6 жыл бұрын

Why would applying locktite have any impact on tq? It simply just holds the tq you set.

@gaetandenis9672 6 жыл бұрын

RSLewis The problem with Loctite and other glue is that you’re get a false torque read. The torque should be applied on the surface of the head of the screw, but by adding compound on the thread, you add friction, which generate torque. It’s like trying to set a specific torque on a damaged screw.

@mopar21 6 жыл бұрын

Gaëtan Denis false, applying any lube, oil, thread locker and so on eliminates friction. Torque is a ballpark to set tension on the threads. When you add any liquid to the threads it takes less torque to apply the same amount of tension. Torque specs are recommended for clean dry new threads. Adding a lube can increase actual tension by up to 40-50%. Don't give advice if you don't know the correct answer.

@josiprados6905 2 жыл бұрын

how do i tighten them if i dont have that tool, cant find it anywhere, can i just like tighten it with hex tool or ?

@VortexOpticsUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Simply hand tightening them is an almost sure way to over-tighten those ring screws. We would recommend finding an in/lbs torque wrench or taking it to a gunsmith that has one.

@tabasco351 5 жыл бұрын

Why do you max the torque wrench at 50 when other applications on the gun take over 60

@VortexOpticsUSA 5 жыл бұрын

Our torque wrench is designed primarily for riflescope mounting in mind, and it's really great for that application! If you wanted more of a "do-all" option, you'd likely have to do some research to find something that has a wider in/lbs variation, but for scope mounting, this one should have you covered!

@danielweinberg3491 4 жыл бұрын

I keep getting a gap on either side of the rings even using the criss cross pattern!

@VortexOpticsUSA 4 жыл бұрын

Good - there should be a gap! That's designed in the rings to allow for slight tolerance differences. *Do not* try to fully close the ring gaps ever - that will make the rings far too tight. Hope this helps!

@CHAOSMOVEMENT 4 жыл бұрын

My ring caps won't seat evenly no matter how carefully I torque them. I'm following procedure to the letter, but at the end one side always has a more significant gap than the other. Any ideas?

@danielweinberg3491 4 жыл бұрын

Me too! I'm using the vortex torque wrench and vortex viper scope and can not get even spacing!

@larryhickey9382 4 жыл бұрын

You probably need to lap your rings. It sounds like they are not truly round. Lapping them will take care of that.....maybe

@Jeeper1378 10 ай бұрын

THis always happens. I started tightening oneside a little then the other a little. Alternating by tightening or loosening each side looking at the gap to keep it even. Once even only do I tighten to torque spec.

@CHAOSMOVEMENT 10 ай бұрын

Could be, these are the precision rings that are supposed to be very well setup out of the box, but you know how that can go lol@@larryhickey9382

@rustedghost 6 жыл бұрын

Where can I find that torque screwdriver?? I'm having such a hard time locating one :(

@VortexOpticsUSA 6 жыл бұрын

Right here! www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-torque-wrench

@grunkleteats8706 6 жыл бұрын

Wheeler makes a tool called the F.A.T. wrench that is essentially the same thing as what he's using.

@greengiant7439 4 жыл бұрын

@@grunkleteats8706 Ihave been using Wheeler for years. Works very good and is very dependable and considerably less expensive.

@1jboda Жыл бұрын

Do You Mean Torque Screwdriver??

@user-hs6qf8jb8e Жыл бұрын

Is it ok to use loctite on scope rings?

@irishkelly654 6 ай бұрын

Did you watch the video? He mentions whether you should or shouldn't.

@TheWatchFrogs 4 жыл бұрын

what about the base? what are the torque specs for that?

@VortexOpticsUSA 4 жыл бұрын

Base to gun - 20-25 inch lbs with loc-tite

@Mex_the_Fox 14 күн бұрын

Team LocTite

@FD-gc1yp 3 ай бұрын

You’re supposed to let it click 3 times when it reaches the set torque. Your only letting it click once and while I am sure it will be ok, it isn’t the 100% correct way of doing it according to the manufacturer instructions. And yes I know it’s a vortex product and he works for vortex but that’s a rebranded capri tools torque wrench driver. Little side note. He is correct, threadlocker is not necessary, they will stay in place but if your anal and want to use it, make sure it’s the purple stuff. And when using threadlocker you should decrease torque values 20%-25%

@allthecommonsense 2 жыл бұрын

1:27 it never ceases to amaze me how badly most people communicate/teach. This tool is not intuitive, and just casually twisting it to some arbitrary location without explaining it helps nobody.