Does it matter on what side are holding hex screws when mounting scope rings?

[ddjchemist]

When one mounts Vortex scope rings, does it matter on what side are positioned hex screws that hold the ring base?

Cheers,

Dan

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[Nosferatu]

Email Vortex and ask if their rings are ambidextrous.

I'm dying to hear their response!

 

[Member 34319]

No

 

[Legs]

Rule of thumb is opposite the bolt handle... but whatever is comfortable. Never left though...

 

[Nosferatu]

You could be a real revolutionary and mount them opposite each other.

If anyone asks, tell them you're balancing the rifle left to right for better handling.

 

[Mono1]

Email Vortex and ask if their rings are ambidextrous.

I'm dying to hear their response!

Now that right there is funny sh*t.

 

[Ura-Ki]

It's called "Off Set Torque/Torque Offset" and it IS a real thing! As far as a right or a wrong way to do it, YES, and NO! As long as both are on the same side, it will not matter,, off set them, and you will end up chasing a never ending tracking issue!

 

[ddjchemist]

I installed both rings with base screws on the opposite side of the bolt (right hand bolt).

 

[Greenbug]

It depends on if you live in the northern hemisphere or not, they do it differently in Australia!

 

[3MTA3]

When one mounts Vortex scope rings, does it matter on what side are positioned hex screws that hold the ring base?

Cheers,

Dan

Some have found humor in this, but it's a great and fundamental question. The answer is either side is just fine but keep them the same way. This will ensure that the scope is as parallel to the rifle as possible.

Don't hesitate to ask questions as others will benefit from what you find.

If the rifle has a rail attached by screws I always remove it, then clean and properly torque it into place with a small dab of loctite on each screw. I have never removed one that had even tension on the screws let alone proper torque.

Always tighten rings to the base while pushing the ring forward.

Get the proper torque specs from the manufacturer for the rail or base as well as for the crossbolts and cap screws on the rings. Rings typically won't need loctite. Torqur for firearms are in inch lbs so make sure the tool you use is the same and not foot lbs. Wheeler makes a great inexpensive mechanical torque wrench but I bet if you asked around the forum someone nearby would let you use theirs for a beer.

Lots of good YouTube videos on how to do it right. Just takes a few minutes and you are good for as long as that scope is on the rifle.

 

[3MTA3]

I installed both rings with base screws on the opposite side of the bolt (right hand bolt).

I usually install them that way as well, especially since a lot of them have large nuts that can potentially interfere with ejection

 

[Koda]

Technically install the hardware opposite the ejection port for ease of extraction.
As a side note, after many years I was surprised to learn there are guns with opposite side bolts.

 

[ddjchemist]

There is always something new to learn on this forum.

 

[gmerkt]

If anyone asks, tell them you're balancing the rifle left to right for better handling.

Years ago my pal Jay had a little MGB sports car. It had two batteries under the front seats, one on each side. I asked him what that was about, he said, "Oh, that's to trim the balance of the car." Jay weighed 350 pounds.

 

[DirectDrive]

Rule of thumb is opposite the bolt handle...

This ^^^
If I was forced at gunpoint to use those rings, the side away from the ejection port with those giant nuts/screw heads.

 

[orygun]

I'm a righty and install the nuts or screw heads on the left on my rifles. On a Ruger with Ruger rings, they are always on the left side, no matter the rifle's bolt side.
Except Weaver rings. I install them in the cabinet.

 

[Stomper]

I usually install them that way as well, especially since a lot of them have large nuts that can potentially interfere with ejection

He likes big NUTS and he cannot lie, and itty bitty nuts bring a tear to his eye!

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