Get Rid of Excess Play When Mounting Your Optic to Your Rifle

Published on January 25, 2021
Duration: 1:28

This guide explains how to properly mount a scope to a rifle to eliminate excess play. By ensuring the scope is pushed forward on the picatinny rail before hand-tightening and then torquing the mount, shooters can prevent the scope from shifting during recoil, which leads to inconsistent impacts and wasted ammunition during zeroing.

Quick Summary

Eliminate excess play when mounting your rifle scope by pushing it forward on the picatinny rail before hand-tightening. This ensures the scope is seated properly and prevents it from shifting under recoil, leading to more consistent shot placement and accurate zeroing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Scope Play Problem
  2. 00:11Understanding Recoil and Scope Shift
  3. 00:38Impact of Scope Shift on Accuracy
  4. 00:46Solution: Mounting Technique
  5. 00:51Step-by-Step Mounting Process
  6. 01:12Finalizing the Mount: Hand Tighten and Torque

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it important to eliminate play when mounting a rifle scope?

Eliminating play ensures the scope doesn't shift forward under recoil. This prevents inconsistent shot placement, especially on the first few shots, saving you time and ammunition when zeroing your rifle.

How do you prevent a rifle scope from shifting during recoil?

To prevent scope shift, push the scope mount forward on the rifle's picatinny rail before hand-tightening. Then, use a torque wrench to tighten the mount to the manufacturer's specified torque value.

What happens if there's slack in a rifle scope mount?

Slack in a rifle scope mount allows the scope to move forward under recoil. This movement changes the point of impact, making it difficult to zero your rifle accurately and leading to unpredictable shots.

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