Winchester M70 FWT / SWFA 2.5x10x32 / Talley Lightweight Lows - Scope Mount Feedback

[giabbit6]

I recently read the scope mounting to maintain zero thread:

Scope mounting to maintain zero

After multiple requests for an explanation of how to mount a scope in order to have the lowest possibility of loss of zero, a discussion of a scope mounting video, and the latest thread about scope bases and action screw coming loose, I took some pics of what I do with a rifle when I get it and...

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I decided to give it a go earlier today.

Here are the results..







I torqued the ring caps to spec, but, as seen in photos 2 and 3, there is a noticeable gap between forward ring caps on the side opposite the bolt handle.

I’d imagine this will effect performance and ability to maintain zero.

Any ideas on where I could have gone amiss?

Thanks!

 

[dukeball33]

You put more pressure on the off side when tightening down. Take your time with even pressure and equal turns and you will minimize the gap disparity. Make sure the gap starts equal and check throughout the tightening

May be the picture, but front ring looks close to scope bell

 

[giabbit6]

Okay. Got it. I’ll redo the ring caps and slow it down. Thanks!

It’s an 8th of an inch from front ring to bell.