Does anyone still use two sided tape between their scope rings?

I'm not sure if you are referring to the same product, but I've always used Kevlar tape to line my scope ring's inner circumference, it not only protects the scope but helps prevent movement and make for a strong bond between the two surfaces. Especially helpful in heavy recoiling rifles.

No, but I have started using the burris signature rings with the polymer inserts... It saves me from having to true the rings and doesn't leave any marks on the scope tube. I have them on a couple rifles now, I don't think I'll ever use anything else.

I'm surprised there would be space inside the rings for tape, except if putting a one-inch scope into 26mm rings, say.

Beuhler used to make mounts for Weatherby rifles that had rubber inserts, though, IIRC.

I have put a shim in to get boresight without using the knobs on an old reticle-movement scope, but it bore mainly at the edges.

I use black electricians tape inside the scope rings on every scope I mount that uses rings. In conjunction with a Weaver torque wrench.

I cut the tape @ 3/16"'s less than the edges of the insides of the upper & lower rings as even 20 ft.lbs. of torque on the ring screws will flatten the tape alot.

As Macs B states above it protects the scope finish when making final eye relief/recticle leveling adjustments and affords a considerable purchase when everything is tightened, too.

Does not leave indentations in the tube, doesn't scratch the scope finish and I've never had a scope move, either.

IMO double sided tape may grip too positively to make those final, critical adjsutments without scrunching it up inside the rings.

I use rubber cement...the crafts kind...and put a VERY light coating on the inside of the rings and let it dry for about 45 min-1 hr. I have NEVER had an issue with slippage even with big boomers such as 500 Jeff and the such. Wipes right off if you ever want to change out the scope....

Gary

At one time Burris provided two small pieces of two sided tape with their scopes. Obviously this was pre polymer inserts. I used them on a couple of scopes and I am convinced they not only provided a degree of protection for the scope, but also reduced the chances of slipping. I pulled one down after a few years and everything was so stuck that I had to use a hair dryer to get the scope loose from the rings/tape.

I've used it on my 300 Wby and its stopped all scope movement.

I used friction paper. Address labels that sticks on envelopes work just as well.

I use Leupold QRW Rings. Lapped and torqued to 22 inch lbs. Never had a scope slip. Rifles from 416 Remington on down.

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Originally posted by Gerry:
I use black electricians tape inside the scope rings on every scope I mount that uses rings. In conjunction with a Weaver torque wrench.

I cut the tape @ 3/16"'s less than the edges of the insides of the upper & lower rings as even 20 ft.lbs. of torque on the ring screws will flatten the tape alot.

As Macs B states above it protects the scope finish when making final eye relief/recticle leveling adjustments and affords a considerable purchase when everything is tightened, too.

Does not leave indentations in the tube, doesn't scratch the scope finish and I've never had a scope move, either.

IMO double sided tape may grip too positively to make those final, critical adjsutments without scrunching it up inside the rings.

20 ft lbs? Don't you mean inch pounds

A properly mounted scope on calibers up to and including the .375 or 416 Rem does not need any such stuff unless its a heavy foreign scope as heavy scopes have that tendency to move on firing, and some of the foreign scopes have flat metal finish that is slick and hard as hell to hold with anybodys rings...

If I need something to assist in holding a real kicker I use saddle makers rubber cement painted on the rings, it works, its cheap, and last for ever and you can peel then thin rubber off with your fingers when done with it...I have used it on a particular pair of light rifles in 505 Gibbs IMP. and a 458 Lott. and that was a "just in case" its better to be safe than sorry preventive measure and it worked. I also use it on rifles that I use in a saddle scabbard while hunting horseback, another just in case prevention...

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned powered rosin yet. I've used it for years. Conforms to minor irregular surfaces, keeps scope tube away from metal rings and really sticks the scope down when the rings are tightened. No thickness problems as with tape. Probably no big deal, it's just the way I do it...

Another rec for the Burris Signature rings. Great stuff.