I'm hooked!

[Harry Callahan]

Just got a chance for the first time to fire my new Remington 700 LTR at my local range. Naturally, in my excitement to get there I forgot the scope wrenches to tighten the rings after a few shots like I was told to do, but oh well had a gas anyway. Once I determined it was shooting low I aimed high and was shooting 1-1.5" groups! Of course, this was at 50' so I'm not going to get overly excited but I can't wait to shoot long ones. I do have a question, however. How often do I typically need to tighten the rings and/or mounts? Thanks in advance.

 

[rgitzlaff]

It would be a good idea to check that they are tight each time you take it out, or at least periodically. Have fun and keep shooting!

 

[joshua]

If you mount the scope correctly and use Locktite on the screws the mount will last forever unless the scope/rifle takes a very serious bump like a fall. I had my scope on my 270 for years and never loss zero nor a screw ever got lose. josh

 

[FirstFreedom]

yes, what joshua said.

BUT, don't loctite until you're reasonably certain you have the scope on it that you like, that will stay on for awhile. Then use BLUE thread-locker.

Oh, congrats....sounds like a sweet rig.

 

[Fat White Boy]

Yes on the Blue LocTite. If you need to know why not the Red, I will let my son explain how his Eotech became permanently one with his rifle...