How tight should I have my scope rings? Right now they are about as tight as I can get them just using my hands. Well the other day I noticed that the scope was further forward on my gun than I thoguht I had originally mounted, then I noticed what looked like tape coming out from under the rings. Well I tryed to pull the tape and it was actually shaved aluminum

What should I do? I am worried to tighten them down any more. Would lapping the rings or getting a reamer help at all? It would definitely make me feel better about tightening them down any more. Do I need a torque wrench for this?

A lot of folks push the scope forward in the rings as far as it will go until the ring rests against the turret. Then it can go no further.

what caliber, scope and rings and especially how many rings are you using?

 Originally Posted By: s4s4u

A lot of folks push the scope forward in the rings as far as it will go until the ring rests against the turret. Then it can go no further.

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It is a SRH .44 and I am using the factory rings. I thought about pushing it all the way forward but 2 things

1. I want the scope as close to my eye as possible to get a better field of view and better balance. It is front heavy enough as it is.

2. If the scope has that much force on it under recoil, I really don't want it being applied to the turret. It may not hurt it but it just didn't seem like a good idea to me.

normally a 44 wont move a scope in the factory rings if they are tight. I used to use a torque driver but I just do it by feel now. The only thing I use a torque driver on is rifle stocks since consistency of pressure on the stock can effect accuracy. Some rings come with friction material but you can use double sided scotch tape and put a 1/2" or so piece on the top and bottom or you can bet a weaver adapter and use more rings. The only other thing is to try a different set of rings. Leupold makes Ruger rings that are very good.

Try adding white paper address labels to the inside surface of the rings-- I know it sounds crazy but it works great

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Some rings come with friction material but you can use double sided scotch tape

Yep, I use just a tiny piece of the tape that comes in those window plastic kits. Don't cover the whole ring, just a small piece will do wonders. Another thing that works well is rosin powder, just a dusting. A single drop of clear finger nail polish on the bottom rings is yet another that works well. I prefer aluminum rings whenever possible cause they grip better.

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Try adding white paper address labels to the inside surface of the rings-- I know it sounds crazy but it works great

that is what i did to my redhawk yrs ago to stop slippage. it's not crazy at all....it works great.

Weldwood contact cement. Clean rings and scope before applying. will not set up before the scope is placed right in rings. rings and scope can still be taken apart whenever need be and cement can be removed with Cutex fingernail polish remover.
It is my "go to" whenever scoping a hard kicker.
Have never had a scope move no matter what the recoil.
I have some heavy kickers.
Sounds scary using contact cement but no problems.