Avoiding Scope Ring Marks

[BayouBuck985]

Do any of you take any measures to avoid having your scopes left with ring marks in the event you have to move scopes to a different rifle and adjust based on the gun geometry. I haven’t experienced this or taken added measures to better protect the scope tube, but I have seen a number of used scopes for sale that have marks and noticeable lines from the scope rings. I guess this could occur if the rings are too tight. I have read about putting tape underneath the rings, but that seems overkill to me. Just wanted to see what y’all do, if anything.

 

[ccc23454]

I take the easy way to avoid this problem, I use a torque screwdriver and mount it properly.when done this way I have never had a problem. Side effects of propper mounting include scope working and tracking properly.

 

[mtmuley]

Are scope blemishes really a problem? mtmuley

 

[BayouBuck985]

Are scope blemishes really a problem? mtmuley

No, they are not, and I will likely never have to deal with that since I do use a torque screwdriver also. I guess the ones that I see that are heavily scratched and marked could also have some internal damage going on, possibly.

 

[schmalts]

Proper ring alignment is critical. Alignment tools and lapping rings in is a great way to make sure alignment is within the tolerance that you will not have damage or really bad ring marks,

 

[D4570]

Good rings that are torqued will not leave marks.

 

[Caseknife]

I lap rings usually, and use a torque driver. The scopes with the most noticeable ring marks are the ones that the rings have been lapped. Cosmetic only, usually buffs off with a soft cloth. I am not concerned about it on my scopes. I would think that anything that leaves a gouge or appears that the tube has been pinched may indeed have internal issues.