Re: Premier Vs USO
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: David S.</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">AND, if that tube is so thin that it responds negatively to ring over tightening, how is it going to respond to getting banged up?</div></div>
Mike,
the tube is not exactly "thin" at 2 mm wall thickness for the Heritage Tactical models. You're welcome to compare that to your scope of choice, in case you can find manufacturer info or a cutaway model or want to cut up your scope.
As has been mentioned, the reason why some are having problems with overtorqued rings is a tolerance that is tighter than it needs to be. That tolerance was meant for prototypes and could have been loosened for production specs.
Now for everyone shouting "But if the wall thickness was 10 mm, this wouldn't happen!", <span style="font-weight: bold">any</span> amount of material will flex under stress, and if the fit for an internal part is too tight, it may bind. Don't confuse this with a "weak" tube and don't confuse it with a scope that "breaks" under field use.
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David,
Great explanation, thanks for clearing that up.
However, whatever the cause is, it's unacceptable. I get it, it's being fixed. When it is fixed completely, let us all know. I'd prefer not to have a scope, have to send it back for a fix, or as I said walk that fine line of exact ring tension.
Also, whether it's a tube that's too thin or tolerances that are too tight, the results would remain the same if a mishap was to occur, correct?