Hey I just joined the Hide so I hope I do this right. Has any one had a problem with 35mm Vortex rings? I put mine on my new 260 GAP and one broke when I tightened it down! I have sent them back, but do I need to be worried in the future?
Rifle Scopes Broken Vortex Rings?
- Thread starter ninetoad
- Start date
Re: Broken Vortex Rings?
What part of the ring broke? I'm assuming the crossbolt? Also, what was the inch pounds in which you torqued it because I'm just going to go ahead and call this user error. You probably just torqued it more than you were supposed to, and you need to get a torque wrench. If this isn't the case, Vortex will get you going again regardless.
What part of the ring broke? I'm assuming the crossbolt? Also, what was the inch pounds in which you torqued it because I'm just going to go ahead and call this user error. You probably just torqued it more than you were supposed to, and you need to get a torque wrench. If this isn't the case, Vortex will get you going again regardless.
Re: Broken Vortex Rings?
Are these what your broke?
Vortex 35MM Rings
If so, they are made for Vortex by Seekins Precision. Glen is a member here under the user name of heatseekins. You can find him on the user list, and PM him with any questions or concerns, regarding his rings.
When you tightened them down did you use a torque wrench, that was set at no more than <span style="font-weight: bold">55 inch pounds.</span>
Are these what your broke?
Vortex 35MM Rings
If so, they are made for Vortex by Seekins Precision. Glen is a member here under the user name of heatseekins. You can find him on the user list, and PM him with any questions or concerns, regarding his rings.
When you tightened them down did you use a torque wrench, that was set at no more than <span style="font-weight: bold">55 inch pounds.</span>
Re: Broken Vortex Rings?
My rings are a bit different, they look like Nightforce rings. Admittedly I probably did torque them to much, but I was hoping for a bomb proof setup.
My rings are a bit different, they look like Nightforce rings. Admittedly I probably did torque them to much, but I was hoping for a bomb proof setup.
Re: Broken Vortex Rings?
They usually are bomb proof, you just can't torque the shit out of them, and they will last for a very long time. I have some Badger Ordnance M40A3's that I am certain will never fail, but I'm still not going to torque the screws past their functioning limits.
They usually are bomb proof, you just can't torque the shit out of them, and they will last for a very long time. I have some Badger Ordnance M40A3's that I am certain will never fail, but I'm still not going to torque the screws past their functioning limits.
Re: Broken Vortex Rings?
Again, admittedly it was probably my fault. But It's not like I put a breaker bar on the things. They were tightened just past snug.
Again, admittedly it was probably my fault. But It's not like I put a breaker bar on the things. They were tightened just past snug.
Re: Broken Vortex Rings?
Buy a torque wrench. 55 in/lbs isn't much making it easy to overtighten them.
Buy a torque wrench. 55 in/lbs isn't much making it easy to overtighten them.
Re: Broken Vortex Rings?
Ninetode shit happens. Probably wasn't your fault if it was just past snug. Might have just been a bad piece. It happens. Vortex will take care of you and get it replaced. Sounds like the older rings and not the new Seekins.
Ninetode shit happens. Probably wasn't your fault if it was just past snug. Might have just been a bad piece. It happens. Vortex will take care of you and get it replaced. Sounds like the older rings and not the new Seekins.
Re: Broken Vortex Rings?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ninetode</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks for the help I'll be picking up a torque rench today. </div></div>
Make sure it's an INCH POUND torque wrench. Standard torque wrenches work in foot pounds.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ninetode</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks for the help I'll be picking up a torque rench today. </div></div>
Make sure it's an INCH POUND torque wrench. Standard torque wrenches work in foot pounds.
Similar threads
