Thread: T3 Alloy rings crushing scope?

Originally Posted by canross

So I've heard of rings crushing scopes, but never seen it before now.

My partner just got a new-to-her used rifle and found that the scope tube was crushed by the rings - front and back, both sides, visible and felt deformation. Can't imagine how much force they put the scope under to do it - looks like they did it repeatedly too. There are three distinct sections that have been clamped. Bit of a miserable surprise for her, but she's happy with the rifle at least.

Looks like they're guncity alloy rings (www.guncity.com/tikka-t3-1-alloy-rings-309667).



Is this a common issue with these? Is this simply a function of over-tightening or is this type of ring known for it? Am I just making a mountain out of a mole hill and need to stop worrying???



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Aw hell iv never encountered it but can see it blatently . Iv actually cranked tikka rings in the past so tight i could see the ring sort of change colour from alloy to a lighter alloy in a stress like pattern certainly over tightened but they worked for young me wouldnt do it now days