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Scope Creep
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:06 pm
by Mail2pete
Hi guys, can you please provide me advice on how to stop my scope creeping backwards in its mounts during a days shooting. The mounts are tight and although I don't know the make they are of a good quality.
I noticed that they have moved about 1/4 inch during a days shooting.
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Re: Scope Creep
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:16 pm
by 20series
ooh not good, personally I would get the torque checked on the screws, or have a look at some new rings as it sounds like they are not up to the job.
just my tuppence
Alan
Re: Scope Creep
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:27 pm
by meles meles
We'd be happy to have our pet ooman forge weld it in place for you.
Re: Scope Creep
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:34 pm
by dromia
Scope creep = Tooter!
Re: Scope Creep
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 8:05 pm
by Stuck
Has it always done this?
Sounds like you need to replace your mounts to me.
As a quick fix you could insert a piece of shim steel but it's a bodge to be honest.
PM me if you want a piece of shim steel to effect said bodge.
Mick.
Re: Scope Creep
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 8:10 pm
by saddler
A good 4" self tapper should do it.
You may need a pilot hole first, as they can sometimes get stuck on the inner lense assembly otherwise...
Post pics of how you get on
Re: Scope Creep
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 8:11 pm
by Stuck
Re: Scope Creep
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 8:14 pm
by meles meles
Technically, a pilot hole is called the cockpit...
Re: Scope Creep
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 8:15 pm
by meles meles
Though in fairness to Equal Opportunities and the fact that the RAF now has lumpy pilots, it may be renamed the Box Office.
Re: Scope Creep
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 8:37 pm
by Demonic69
Pete, are the rings as tight as they can go?
I've got a new set of rings with some kind of fabric tape on the inside, might be with trying something similar, grip tape maybe?
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