My new Vortex PMR 34mm seems to have bad threads. I know Vortex warranty will take care of it, but I'm not sure if I should ask for a replacement screw a new set of rings. One of the screws had significant resistance when I backed it out to mount the scope. It also had resistance going back in. The other three screws all turned easily (until they were tight, as expected). I pulled the difficult screw all the way out and the threads are shiny. I'm not sure if it is a bad screw or if the rings were not tapped properly. If it is just a bad screw, would the bad screw damage the threads in the rings? Any thoughts on what to ask for when I call Vortex?
Rifle Scopes Vortex PMR rings with bad threads
- Thread starter Squad51
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Since the screw is damaged to that degree, there is probably matching damage in the ring threads as well. It could have been a bad or worn tap, debris in the threads before assembly etc. I think a new ring will be the likely solution.
I’d want new rings. I wonder if it had an aluminum chip in it from manufacturing. A tap would clean them up and a new screw would work but I would always know it’s jacked. I think they should replace both rings with a new set.
I just called Vortex. They are going to exchange for new rings.
A few months ago when I was mounting a Leupold VX6 HD in Leupold rings, one of the cap screws wouldn't tighten in the ring. A close look with a loupe showed the screw was only threaded on one side of the shaft. A bad screw. Contacted Leupold and they sent a couple of replacements.
Vortex should take care of you.
Vortex should take care of you.
