Loctite or not?

[PJM]

Mounted a new Burriss 3-9 on old 30-06 pump. I had a cheap attack and used the old Weaver rings. Gun would not group. Burned way too many rounds before I realized scope was moving back with recoil on every shot. Ordered new Leupold rings. Not many of the instructional videos call for thread locker. Also some recommend a friction adder to combat scope slide i.e electrical tape, scotch tape and even rubber glue. I am not a 1000 yard shooter so the lapping procedure and critical leveling kits won't happen. This gun was a nail driver with a Redfield 4x tracker and weaver rings which I put on 36 years ago. Probably should have left it alone. Moving on, what do you guys/gals recommended regarding thread locker and use of a friction adder to prevent slide? This gun is a kicker with heavy loads. Degreasing and use of torque wrench will be done.

[Kissmybrass]

I used the blue Loctite on my picatinny rail mounted to my 45-70 because the whole thing loosened up due to the heavy kick.
Warne Maxi HD steel rings (with a picatinny insert that completely stops the slipping) and a Leupold 1.5-4X are doing the trick without anything added. So far so good at least!

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[Shakey Jake]

I use Warne rings also. A bit of a pain in the but to mount but worth it. I use Loctite on my scope base screws. It doesn't take much to shake them loose if you don't.
Jake

[leverjc]

I use purple loctite on all the screws and haven't had a problem but I don't have anything heavier than a 308.

[North Country Gal]

The issue is probably the increased weight of the new scope conspired to the old Redfield 4x. You'd be surprised how more weight makes for more torque during recoil and causing mount issues. I've been going through this with one of my spring piston guns this summer with sharp recoil.

After a thorough degreasing of both the scope tube and inner ring surfaces, I wouldn't be afraid to try the tape solution. I'd also would use the loc-tite on the ring screws and bolts. A little goes along ways, though. Keep the loc-tite off the scope and gun recover. Once it drys hard, it's a mess to remove.

[PJM]

thanks to all for input.

[GeoBoy]

I use Burris Signature rings with the Pos Align inserts. They now have XTR rings with the Pos Align inserts available.

[Hatchdog]

Be sure you are entered in the upcoming drawing. These Burris rings come complete with factory supplied friction tape for the inner surface. They are part of the drawing….good luck!

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[PJM]

Went with loctite on the ring to base screws, degrease on screw holes, scope surface, tape on the inner ring surfaces and all torqued to 25 inch lbs. Zeroed in at 60 yards with 2 touching on last 3 shots. The scope did not move. Good to go.