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    Blu Goose

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    Guys,
    Does anyone know of a type of tape that goes on the inside of scope rings to prevent ring marks on scopes. I'm using the cheap Weaver quad rings from Walmart. The rifle came with a Weaver rail base, so I just bought the these rings to save money. I'm starting to buy better scopes and want to avoid marks when mounting.
     
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    I think some Mfgs add it to allow for minor variance in alignment of rings/base(s). You can also Lap the rings. Truely, if the scope body is getting damaged there is a problem other then tape. Scopes often get ring damage when they are tightened improperly, drawing one side down at a angle which could damage the body. Ring fasteners should be drawn down evenly maintaining a even gap between upper and lower halfs AND front and rear mounts are done at the same time not one then the other.

    There is discussion about scope tape/spacing material at the Link.

    https://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=551587
     
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