I am getting ready to mount a new scope on my 416. The scope is a Swarovski and is a bit heavy. I remember reading somewhere to use "Friction Tape" in the rings for heavy recoiling guns. Can some one tell me what type of tape this is and where to get it??
PS the rings are QR Taley's
Thanks Marc

It's called Friction Tape.



$2 at Ace Hardware.

George

Well, that was easy!

You really shouldn't have to use friction tape; at least I don't on a 458 Lott & a 378 Weatherby.

Agreed. I've never used anything but the Leupold rings and never had an issue. .375RUM, .416Rem, .458Lott & .458B&M.

Be sure to lap the rings and just use some powdered rosin. A couple bucks at a sporting goods store.

I have never used anything besides properly torqued rings. Between 15-20 in.-lbs. will do it.

I also use Talleys.

Have used rosin with no problem. Torque them down properly and the scope has never moved on a .416 Rigby, Ruger and Taylor.

I use RTV Silicone adhesive (from auto parts store) in the rings.
It seals out any penetration by water or lubricants.
After application and scope mounting with de-greased rings and scope tube:
You can rub your rings ad lib with an oily cloth to prevent rust externally and no worries.
It stays soft long enough to squish it out while torqueing the rings down as you square the reticle and set the eye relief.
You do not get it in the ring screws.
You still need to check ring screw tightness periodically.

Use a silicone adhesive sealant.
It also adheres (nonmarring, nonpermanent, easily removable) the scope to the rings better than anything else mentioned above.
You can get clear or black.
Peel away any extruded excess after it sets up, or wipe it away before it hardens.
Do it right and it is invisible.

It is easy to remove the scope from the rings after hardening.
Just remove the scope ring screws and lift the scope free.
Some Gunscrubber solvent and a toothbrush and fingernail will clean up the rings or scope if ever desired to return to original bare state.