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5/24/2008 9:31:40 AM EDT
Hello gents,

I’ve got a “sliding” scope on my PSL.

I replaced the 4 power scope with a new 8 power scope.  Wanted a higher magnification due to the fact I can shoot out to 650 yards at our local range.

So now after three or four shots, the scope slides back approx .040 - .050 inch.  Not much, but not what I want.

I’ve tighten up the bottom screw on the scope mount, but if I move it any more the scope mount will not slide onto the rail.

So . .  what to do ? ? ?  Really doubt I’ll be moving the scope “on and off” very often.

Would “red” Loc-Tite hold it in place ?  Maybe drill a small hole in the rail just behind the mount, and then pin the hole so the scope could not slide to the rear ? ?

Any other ideas ? ? ?

Thanks ! !
5/24/2008 10:01:57 AM EDT
[#1]

Quoted:
Hello gents,

I’ve got a “sliding” scope on my PSL.

I replaced the 4 power scope with a new 8 power scope.  Wanted a higher magnification due to the fact I can shoot out to 650 yards at our local range.

So now after three or four shots, the scope slides back approx .040 - .050 inch.  Not much, but not what I want.

I’ve tighten up the bottom screw on the scope mount, but if I move it any more the scope mount will not slide onto the rail.

So . .  what to do ? ? ?  Really doubt I’ll be moving the scope “on and off” very often.

Would “red” Loc-Tite hold it in place ?  Maybe drill a small hole in the rail just behind the mount, and then pin the hole so the scope could not slide to the rear ? ?

Any other ideas ? ? ?

Thanks ! !


You may find you can tighten the throw lever and still get it on with just the right amount of hand pressure.

I tightened mine as much as I could and lubed it with valve grinding compound.  I just worked it back and forth over the mount tell the resistance was about even along the length of rail then tightened it down more and repeated.

Eventually I worked the mount and rail to a nice fit.
5/24/2008 10:21:52 AM EDT
[#2]
Did you get the 'right' scope? There are 3 types, SVD-slides on from front, AK-slides on from rear, and Universal- which works on either SVD or AK mounts.

Screws and locktite are treating the symptom and not the real problem.

BSW
5/24/2008 10:34:34 AM EDT
[#3]

Quoted:
Did you get the 'right' scope? There are 3 types, SVD-slides on from front, AK-slides on from rear, and Universal- which works on either SVD or AK mounts.

Screws and locktite are treating the symptom and not the real problem.

BSW

O forgot about the mount types.

+1
5/25/2008 4:41:56 AM EDT
[#4]
I’ve tighten up the bottom screw on the scope mount, but if I move it any more the scope mount will not slide onto the rail.




Put on the scope, then do the clamp adjustment a few cogs tighter on the bracket.
5/25/2008 8:46:48 AM EDT
[#5]
Thanks gents,

Yes -- I do have the correct mount -- one for a SVD, NOT for the AK.

Looks like I'll be paying a visit to my local auto parts store on Tuesday.  


5/25/2008 9:32:08 AM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:
Thanks gents,

Yes -- I do have the correct mount -- one for a SVD, NOT for the AK.

Looks like I'll be paying a visit to my local auto parts store on Tuesday.  


SVD and PSL are not the same.
5/25/2008 6:35:23 PM EDT
[#7]

SVD and PSL are not the same.


SORRY ! ! !  It's a PSL mount -- ordered that way from Kalinka.

Same style mount as the original 4 power scope.
6/19/2008 1:42:42 PM EDT
[#8]
Hello again,

Well . . . made another trip to the range today. Must have fired 140 rounds or so - and NO scope movement ! !

"Laped" the rail and scope mount with valve grinding compound and tightened the mounting screw the best I ccould.  Scope mounts-up MUCH nicer after I "laped" the mount and rail.

So . . . Thank You for the GREAT advice on how to fix my problem.  


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