Claudius
Bearcat
Hi,
I just came back from the range with my new Mini 14 Target Rifle with some questions.
1.) The scope mounts kept coming loose at the base after a few shots fired. I had the nuts tightened securely by using a large screwdriver and putting what seemed like a lot of torque. I repeatedly tightened the nuts on the scope rings and they repeatedly came loose after a few shots. Why? Is this a common problem? What can be done? I have heard locktite suggested elsewhere, is this a good idea?
2.) The ejected brass had a small dent on the middle of the body. I wonder if the brass hits the horizontal adjustment knob on the way out, perhaps jarring the scope mounts loose? I have seen one person who has his scope rotated so the horizontal adjustment knob faces upward, presumably to keep brass from hitting it. Is this also a problem? How do I solve it?
Help on this would be highly appreciated.
I just came back from the range with my new Mini 14 Target Rifle with some questions.
1.) The scope mounts kept coming loose at the base after a few shots fired. I had the nuts tightened securely by using a large screwdriver and putting what seemed like a lot of torque. I repeatedly tightened the nuts on the scope rings and they repeatedly came loose after a few shots. Why? Is this a common problem? What can be done? I have heard locktite suggested elsewhere, is this a good idea?
2.) The ejected brass had a small dent on the middle of the body. I wonder if the brass hits the horizontal adjustment knob on the way out, perhaps jarring the scope mounts loose? I have seen one person who has his scope rotated so the horizontal adjustment knob faces upward, presumably to keep brass from hitting it. Is this also a problem? How do I solve it?
Help on this would be highly appreciated.