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  • unicom

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    Every time I start to tighten the screw on my aero precision scope mount the scope seems to turn and is no longer level with the rifle. I start with the scope being level and the rifle is level as well. The rings connect to each other sideway instead of a top and bottom. I do small adjustments to each screw but the scope always ends up out of level. What am I doing wrong.
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    avvidclif

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    If you have a collimeter (borescope) set the cross hairs level, tighten the scope, note how much it turns. The loosen and set that much to the opposite side and tighten. Also use a torque wrench and increase in small steps. If all else fails only tighten one screw and get it level. That one will hold it while you slowly tighten the rest.
     

    unicom

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    Thanks for all the advice. You people may have just saved me from spending money to have it done for me. Thanks again


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    jrbfishn

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    You can also try torqueing each screw no more than 25%-30% of the desired torque. And make sure when you start that the gaps between upper and lower halves are even. And always torque in an "X" pattern. Torque a diagonal set on the front or rear ring and the opposite diagonal on the other ring 25% at a time. Continue 25% at a time in the same pattern until done. I seldom have one move if I do that.
    It is kind of a pain though.

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    CyberWolf

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    To be fair, while this can be an issue with any mount/rings, the Aero Ultralights are probably among the most frustrating given the design.

    They make great scope mounts (have a few myself), but a bit of meditation may be in order both before and after mounting...
     

    dirkjr10

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    You could also try lapping the rings on most mounts. Idk bout yours since you said the rings are vertical but if you have issues on others try lapping the rings and it will take out any small variances and lock in the scope tighter and evenly once fully mounted.


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