Ring marks

[JakeT]

FNG here. Probably a dumb question but is there any tricks to not getting ring marks on a scope? I had a vx3 in talley lightweight rings torqued to spec and still got ring marks. Do ring marks bring the resale value down? Thanks

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[SDHNTR]

Start by not using Talley Lightweights.

 

[blkqi]

High quality rings and base mounted to a high quality action, or base bedded to factory action.

 

[MallardSX2]

Black sharpie and hope nobody notices.

That what people did to me on e-bay and it worked pretty good. lol

 

[wapitibob]

I lightly lap every set of rings and I also use a 1 piece rail that’s been checked for flatness and is bedded to the action to keep it flat.
The ring radius usually isn’t the issue, it’s the mounting of the two ring sets and keeping them cylindrical.

 

[houser52]

I started using Burris Signature Zee rings. They have the poly inserts that help eliminate marks.

 

[Gone4Days]

I have 2 ultralight rifles with Talley’s and never have left marks. What are you using to torque?

 

[TaperPin]

A torque wrench helps a lot to avoid over torquing or under torquing. Even if you don’t lap them, smoothing over a sharp edge goes a long way. There is also a tape that can be added that is designed for added friction, but also eliminates metal to metal contact and cushions the pressure put on the tube.

Using the next size up and adding plastic reducing rings, or using Burris Signature rings also works.

 

[Ramem7mm]

Regardless what you do there will be some evidence of mounting the scope. Usually if you plan on leaving it mounted for awhile and hunt with it there will probably be other beauty marks come up along the life of the setup

 

[JakeT]

I have 2 ultralight rifles with Talley’s and never have left marks. What are you using to torque?

I use the wheeler fat wrench I believe its called. The big yellow fat handled one.

 

[rayporter]

Burris with inserts for sure.

but at least lap them if you don't get Burris.