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    Posted: March/11/2013 at 15:37
Good Afternoon Guys,
 
I just received my Bobro Precision Optic Mount - 30mm in the mail to day for my NightForce Compact NXS 2.5-10x32. The instructions for mounting the optic aren't very clear, so I thought I could look to you guys for help before I use the red locktite. What method should I use and what tools will be needed?
 
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My advice is don't use red lock tite period.  I didn't use any lock tite on any of my bobros and they have been just fine. 


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Okay. Well other than that the instructions were a bit weird. Should I go and buy a  torque wrench?
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18 to 20 in /lb
http://swfa.com/Borka-Tools-MG7-Multi-Torque-Driver-Kit-P59403.aspx this is the really fancy tool kit.
This might be a nice torque wrench to own:
Weaver Gunsmith Accessory
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This is what I use most of the time to install rings but you can not adjust this wrench. The point of a  torgue wrench is that it should not let you over tighten and crush the scope tube. The problem is that each manufacturer had different torque specs.
Warne 25in/lb T-15 Torque Wrench Warne 25in/lb T-15 Torque Wrench
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The pamphlet that comes with the Bobro says 14-20 pounds for internal drive nuts, so I don't think that the  one you use will be viable.
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I have a wheeler fat wrench, its similar to the weaver one mentioned above. it gets the job done, its adjustable from 1-65in/lbs, I have zero complaints, it has served me well for many years 
 
if i had the money i would get the borka though.
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I have the Wheeler and the Borka... both work just fine.  The Borka stays in my field bag, the Wheeler does most of my bench work.   Never a problem with either...
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Originally posted by supertool73 supertool73 wrote:

My advice is don't use red lock tite period.  I didn't use any lock tite on any of my bobros and they have been just fine. 



Really? I always thought everyone used Loctite on their mounts. I too have the Bobro 30mm scope mount on the way. I will refrain from using the loctite if that is what is suggested.
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I have never used loctite,  I swap scopes to much to make it hard to do.  Never had one come loose or a screw loosen either.
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I never use lock tite either.  Using blue would be fine, but red would not be a good choice if you want to take it off again.  
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