Counter sunk scope rail screws

[strum]

I saw on a different site where this was done.
supposedly to stop the scope rail from moving.
I just don't get the reasoning for doing this.
whats yals thoughts?

[wabi]

If the screws come loose it's still going to move. If I were going to modify a scope base I'd drill it from the top and add a couple screws to go in the peep sight holes. That way it would be locked in from 2 directions and very unlikely to move.
I even contacted Excalibur years ago with the idea and the answer I got was something like, "It would work fine, but is really unnecessary. When the base is attached "as-instructed" it holds just fine."
My base has been on my Phoenix for years (blue loc-tite on the screws) and has never moved, so I guess the K.I.S.S. method works just fine.

[Hot Pepper Dude]

Yep. Loctite 242 medium strength thread locker is the right choice. Works great.

[strum]

im on my 3rd excel now and its never been a problem for me either.
thats why I ask the question.it looks like a waste of time to me but I guess everyone likes to tinker around .

[strum]

im on my 3rd excel now and its never been a problem for me either.
thats why I ask the question.it looks like a waste of time to me but I guess everyone likes to tinker around .

[robertyb]

I think the reason they are counter sinking them is because the heads of the original screws are so easy to strip out. They are using a different screw with a much larger head per the photos. It looks like it has to be counter sunk in order to seat evenly.
But then again what in heck do I know. I have stripped the heads of both back screws on my Excal scope mount so far.

[strum]

I think the reason they are counter sinking them is because the heads of the original screws are so easy to strip out. They are using a different screw with a much larger head per the photos. It looks like it has to be counter sunk in order to seat evenly.
But then again what in heck do I know. I have stripped the heads of both back screws on my Excal scope mount so far.

Me too
But I have learned not to (I hope)

[Ghostman]

From what I've read on other sites the problem with the scope mount loosening up is mainly on the Matrix bows. My son just bought a Matrix 380 and we're keeping an eye on the mount. So far no problems.

[Ont_Excal]

Issues with stripped hex head or other type screws usually starts with poor quality tools. The ones shipped with the bows are soft enough so you don't break the screws off in the bow. When you feel the tool starting to bend then just let up. Silicone or blue Loctite will do the rest of the job to keep the hardware in place.

[Masboy]

Iv,e replaced all mine with Allen head screws an found a light coat of black permatex on the screws an the mount ,arrow retainer spring,arrow tips an anything that might come loose does wonders an easy to get off if needed.