Mounting a NF Scope

[Gnzrme]

I need to mount a NF Scope on a Remy rifle...I have never mounted a scope before. What tools do I need and what kind of screws will my Seekins Rings have? Should I attempt to do this myself or pay to have it done?

[mlatino]

It's a NF dude - no room for error. Go pay someone to have it done. Try and watch him/her install it so you can do it next time.

[Guns R Tools]

Most mount comes with Allen head or Torx. And they usually include tool for it.
But NF requires ring lapping to retain warranty. Unless you use their one-piece mount.
If not sure, use gunsmith. Receipt of installation will help with any issue with NF, if any.

Most recommend 15 in-lb for screws.

Goo luck.

[QuarterBoreGunner]

It's relatively painless but there are some specific tools that assure you'll get it on, level and aligned. A scope level kit, inch lb torque wrench (please please please don't over tighten your rings!), ring alignment tool if needed, boresight tool - basic handtools, maybe Torx type driver bits depending upon the type of rings you have. You might want to take it to a 'smith or see if you can hook up with a calguns member that's local that has the tools and know how.

[Tony.]

It's a NF dude - no room for error. Go pay someone to have it done. Try and watch him/her install it so you can do it next time.

You're kidding me right? Do you pay someone to change your light bulbs? Firearms require a certain amount of mechanical abilities, mounting a scope is probably the lowest level of mechanical ability necessary.

To the OP, mounting a scope is a DIY operation. The typical CGN response is "send it to a 'smith"

Here is a link to the instructions: http://www.usoptics.com/video/mntHi.wmv

If you insist on "sending it to a 'smith" then be careful of who you go to. Here is an example of what happens when a "smith" doesn't realize that there is supposed to be a gap between the upper and lower rings.

Thankfully for the owner that US Optics replaced the scope at no charge, even if the fault was due to the 'smith

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1227561

[Gnzrme]

OK, so its something that I shouldn't try myself...I am trying to get this all done by Monday night or tuesday day so I will have time to sight it in before I leave for Big Bear and the shoot this coming Saturday...Anybody local in the Santa Clarita area that has all the tools and experience? I am willing to drive as well...

[mlatino]

If the guy has a scope that's probably well worth 1k+ and he's ASKING whether or not he should attempt to install it... Why on earth would he risk damaging it? I don't know about you, but if I didn't know what I was doing with such an expensive piece of equipment, taking it to someone who knows what they're doing (for a small fee) is far better off than having a botched install or worse, a BROKEN scope.

[Gnzrme]

If the guy has a scope that's probably well worth 1k+ and he's ASKING whether or not he should attempt to install it... Why on earth would he risk damaging it? I don't know about you, but if I didn't know what I was doing with such an expensive piece of equipment, taking it to someone who knows what they're doing (for a small fee) is far better off than having a botched install or worse, a BROKEN scope.

Thanks....I can fix your body, probably sew wounds and place lines and inturpret 12 lead ekg's, but I really do not want to tinker with something that costs more than what some people make in a month!!

If it truly is that easy, maybe I will take a look at it, but having never done one, I like to follow the addage of: see one, do one, teach one...