Love the VX6 scopes but I've never liked the 3 tiny set screws holding the turret caps on, seems too weak. Today hunting I almost lost a cap, lucky for me I was able to find it on the path but I got very lucky to find such a small item fallen off in the woods.
Leupold recommends 5inch lbs of torque. My Wheeler FAT torque wrench only goes down to 10in lbs, I'm generally pretty good with "finger tight" but this is the first time I guess I wasn't...
One thing I noticed about the set screws is they are really short compared to the threaded hole length they go into... (pic)
I'm wondering if anyone has found a set screw this size with a flat tip but longer?
Has anyone used blue loctite for extra assurance?
If I invest in a proper torque wrench will 5in/lbs proper over 3 set screws really hold it for good?
Leupold recommends 5inch lbs of torque. My Wheeler FAT torque wrench only goes down to 10in lbs, I'm generally pretty good with "finger tight" but this is the first time I guess I wasn't...
One thing I noticed about the set screws is they are really short compared to the threaded hole length they go into... (pic)
I'm wondering if anyone has found a set screw this size with a flat tip but longer?
Has anyone used blue loctite for extra assurance?
If I invest in a proper torque wrench will 5in/lbs proper over 3 set screws really hold it for good?
