Help!-Scope Mounting on AR15-Loctite or Not?

[RugerHawg413]

Good Evening,
I mounted my first scope on my AR15 with a Vortex cantilever scope mount. I have mounted several scopes on bolt action rifles and have always used blue loctite on the scope bases. But, when I mounted this scope base, I forgot to put it on the base screws on the cantilever mount. Should I go back and put blue loctite on there or not worry about it? I have a hunt coming up in 2 weeks. All info is appreciated! Thank you!!

 

[Deleted member 48080]

If you used something to get the oil off the screws I wouldn't worry about. If you left the oil on I'd probably take it back apart.

 

[RugerHawg413]

If you used something to get the oil off the screws I wouldn't worry about. If you left the oil on I'd probably take it back apart.

Understood. Thank you!

 

[shannerdrake]

Have you sighted in yet?

 

[RugerHawg413]

Have you sighted in yet?

Not yet. I probably will this week.

 

[Forkyfinder]

If you havent sighted in - go get some blue locktite and fix it.

Confidence and peace-of-mind go a long way and it sounds like this might disrupt yours.

 

[RugerHawg413]

If you havent sighted in - go get some blue locktite and fix it.

Confidence and peace-of-mind go a long way and it sounds like this might disrupt yours.

Agreed! Will do, thank you!

 

[shannerdrake]

Yes, absolutely loctite it if you haven’t sighted yet. The confidence alone is worth the hassle.

ARs can be harder on scopes/mounts depending on the cartridge, ammo, gas system, buffer setup, etc. It’s cheap insurance.

I put myself through college gunsmithing (and delivering papers) and I can say I never had to retorque any screws that had a drop of blue LT. I can’t say the same for “clean” threads.

 

[RugerHawg413]

Yes, absolutely loctite it if you haven’t sighted yet. The confidence alone is worth the hassle.

ARs can be harder on scopes/mounts depending on the cartridge, ammo, gas system, buffer setup, etc. It’s cheap insurance.

I put myself through college gunsmithing (and delivering papers) and I can say I never had to retorque any screws that had a drop of blue LT. I can’t say the same for “clean” threads.

Understood! Great, thank you!

 

[elevatorman]

Yes. Always loctite it (blue). Contact cleaner or alcohol to get oil off threads first.

Once a long time ago I bought my first nice scope from a gander mountain. The guy said since I bought it there they'd mount it for free. I thought well alright then (getting crosshairs perfectly square is a PITA). So I brought in my rifle and told the guy to be sure to loctite all the screws. He said they don't use loctite. I turned around and walked out and mounted it myself. I should've known better and never thought about letting someone touch one of my guns since then.