Scope problem.

[kenbro]

Hi,
I’ve just taken delivery of a used scope from an DF member, it was advertised (And pictured) with rings fitted.
I wrongly assumed the ring would fit a Picatinny rail but they look like Ruger rings.
The problem I have is taking the rings off the scope.
I’ve broken 2 decent quality T10 bits trying so has anyone any ideas before i try more brute force?
Thanks. Ken.

 

[VSS]

Hi,
I’ve just taken delivery of a used scope from an DF member, it was advertised (And pictured) with rings fitted.
I wrongly assumed the ring would fit a Picatinny rail but they look like Ruger rings.
The problem I have is taking the rings off the scope.
I’ve broken 2 decent quality T10 bits trying so has anyone any ideas before i try more brute force?
Thanks. Ken.

Try holding the tip of a hot soldering iron on the heads of the screws for a bit before trying to undo them.

 

[DavyG]

2 options:
1. Buy a good quality T10 bit.
2. Depending on the type of ring…cut them.
DG
Ps…expect some ring marks on the tube

 

[eggy74]

might have threadlock on them, try heat as mentioned above

 

[DavyG]

Try holding the tip of a hot soldering iron on the heads of the screws for a bit before trying to undo them.

Never thought of that…

 

[Stalker62]

 

[bullet chucker]

Ask the seller if they were' tightened up using a Thead loc?

BC.

 

[kenbro]

Try holding the tip of a hot soldering iron on the heads of the screws for a bit before trying to undo them.

Heated two with the soldering iron and the others came loose with a long L shaped Torx key.
Thanks Tim.
Ken.

 

[Mossy]

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Try holding the tip of a hot soldering iron on the heads of the screws for a bit before trying to undo them.
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[Steff]

..... so has anyone any ideas ....
Thanks. Ken.

Yes, as a rule never buy a used scope that still has rings on it. Besides the problem you have now you never know what's underneath.

 

[kenbro]

At

Yes, as a rule never buy a used scope that still has rings on it. Besides the problem you have now you never know what's underneath.

elementary mistake on my part.
Kb.

 

[Klenchblaize]

Yes, as a rule never buy a used scope that still has rings on it. Besides the problem you have now you never know what's underneath.

100% correct!

I was 'stung' when purchasing a Swarovsk via Ebay. The seller was very convincing and appeared to be a Gentleman of some standing. It was only when I removed the as supplied rings; that I have zero use for, that the compressed steel tube was revealed!
What made it worse is the rings in question weren't even tight on the tube - they could be moved by hand.

K

 

[Steff]

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elementary mistake on my part.
Kb.

If the application of SLIGHT heat doesn‘t help I would simply drill the screws out.

 

[Dougal McGuire]

If some of the screw head is above the ring, you might be able to cut a slot for a flathead screwdriver with a hacksaw. I know that from experience, had a similar pickle where scope had stripped cheap Phillips screws on the rings.

 

[kenbro]

If some of the screw head is above the ring, you might be able to cut a slot for a flathead screwdriver with a hacksaw. I know that from experience, had a similar pickle where scope had stripped cheap Phillips screws on the rings.

Thanks, but that was not an option in this instance.
Kb.

 

[kenbro]

These are the rings in question, only narrow between clamping parts.
I initially thought the are Ruger 30mm but not sure now.
No use to me.
FI if anyone has a use hope them.
Ken.

 

[kenbro]

If the application of SLIGHT heat doesn‘t help I would simply drill the screws out.

Post #8, job done.
Thanks, Kb.

 

[Klenchblaize]

Look like Ruger rings to me too.

K

 

[white van man]

Look very much like Ruger rings to me.

 

[25 Sharps]

Yep, ruger rings