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Old 04-21-2022, 03:09 PM
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Hi,
Having just bought a Ruger#1 in 220 Swift cal. I wanted to get rid of the Conetrol rings and bases for something more conventional.
Took the rings off and also got 3 of the slot head base screws out, last screw (Down inside the front base) is not mangled but has a very shallow driver slot.
I can’t get enough purchase to undo it.
Anyone got an idea for releasing this sob?
The other screws had some sort of gum on them, so that won’t help matters.
Thanks,Ken.
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Old 04-21-2022, 04:07 PM
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A tiny bit of heat is often the ticket. Don't get too enthusiastic though.
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Old 04-21-2022, 08:12 PM
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Like Wisefool said, heat helps. I use a small, 40W pencil tipped soldering iron to help loosen crews.
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Old 04-21-2022, 08:13 PM
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A tiny bit of heat is often the ticket. Don't get too enthusiastic though.
Perhaps followed by some taps on the screw..........
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Heat, plus taps while turning.
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Old 04-22-2022, 05:22 PM
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I will try those suggestions.
Thanks much, Ken.
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Old 04-22-2022, 05:55 PM
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I'm kind of surprised you don't like the Conetrol rings. I've never tried them, but I've never heard any thing negative about their ability to hold zero. I always thought they really looked slick & classy on a rifle!

Good luck & I hope you can get that screw out.
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Old 04-23-2022, 11:12 AM
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Hi pertnear,
These rings do look very neat especially with having no projections.
One downside for me….all my better quality scope have 30mm tubes and these are 1inch.
Another potential problem would be for people that run out of elevation, no means to do anything about that.
I’ve now put a Weaver Grand Slam scope on and will give that a try.
The scope that came with the rifle is a Redfield 3-9 power with elliptical shaped lenses each end…..never seen one of these before.
The reticle looks unusual, (To me) it is a duplex and a bit over the top of that are 2 horizontal lines and these are close together.
In the bottom right side are a series of numbers ranging from 200 at the bottom and 600 at the top. No idea what these represent.
The elevation turret has a glass window to read numbers through and the wind adjust is normal under a cap.
Cheers, Ken.
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Old 04-23-2022, 12:48 PM
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Hi pertnear,
These rings do look very neat especially with having no projections.
One downside for me….all my better quality scope have 30mm tubes and these are 1inch.
Another potential problem would be for people that run out of elevation, no means to do anything about that.
I’ve now put a Weaver Grand Slam scope on and will give that a try.
The scope that came with the rifle is a Redfield 3-9 power with elliptical shaped lenses each end…..never seen one of these before.
The reticle looks unusual, (To me) it is a duplex and a bit over the top of that are 2 horizontal lines and these are close together.
In the bottom right side are a series of numbers ranging from 200 at the bottom and 600 at the top. No idea what these represent.
The elevation turret has a glass window to read numbers through and the wind adjust is normal under a cap.
Cheers, Ken.
Ken,

The old scope you are describing is what Redfield called their widefield with range finder reticle. The 2 parallel crosshairs represent an 18" separation; supposedly the width of a mule deer from top of back to bottom of brisket. You simply change the magnification ring up or down until your deer fits between the 2 crosshairs. Then your range will be displayed at the bottom of the scope. The Widefield's stretched view was supposed to make for quicker target acquisition as well help with running shots. Very old school!

Good luck with your screw!
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Old 04-23-2022, 01:32 PM
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Hi Dave,
Interesting.
Thanks for the detailed description. I suppose it’s quite old then.
Not something I’d ever use, the range finder ret I mean. (No Mule deer over here lol)
Thanks again ,Ken.
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