Buehler Split Ring Removal Question
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RicinYakima
High Steppes of Eastern Washington
I did a google search "buehler split ring removal" and several .pdf's showed up, including the factory one. HTH
462
California's Central Coast Amid The Insanity
I saw that, too, but nothing mentioned how to remove the rings. Both the front and rear rings are split longitudinally with about a 1/8" gap. Unless there is a special tool, I don't see how they can be spread/opened enough to be removed from a 1" scope tube without damaging them. The rings are steel and harder than thumb nails.
I'll do another search, again.
Edit to add: Pictures tomorrow.
I'll do another search, again.
Edit to add: Pictures tomorrow.
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462
California's Central Coast Amid The Insanity
Link to picture of the rings: https://www.vintagegunscopes.com/buehler-bases/buehler-34-split-ring-code-3-new-in-box
Though the rings are split along the bottom they are called "solid".
The rifle's owner doesn't want the scope (Lyman 4X All American), nor the bases and rings, I'd like to remove the rings without damaging either them or the scope. Plus, the above company buys old stuff.
Though the rings are split along the bottom they are called "solid".
The rifle's owner doesn't want the scope (Lyman 4X All American), nor the bases and rings, I'd like to remove the rings without damaging either them or the scope. Plus, the above company buys old stuff.
RBHarter
West Central AR
I had a set in my stuff and they are solid rings in the context but they have an over complicated , simple , high precision interlock that I saw slipped open and had a wow moment put back together and placed in a box of rings and mounts ........ I wish I could remember . It seems like it's just like a beveled double dolls head/dog bone joint that's finished and polished as a unit .......
It's simple and nearly invisible .
It's simple and nearly invisible .
462
California's Central Coast Amid The Insanity
Could be, because they certainly can't be spread enough to be removed without destroying them.
I emailed the company and am waiting on a response.
462
California's Central Coast Amid The Insanity
Barn,
Thank you.
By not going into the long story, it wasn't mentioned that the rifle and scope are not mine, however the owner gave me the scope.
Prior to posting my original post, I knew the rear ring could be removed as you mentioned. The problem is the front ring, because the bell refuses to budge. Perhaps Kroil would help, but it's of no matter and importance as I don't have any use for the scope and will set it aside.
Though of excellent quality, the entire setup is unnecessarily complicated.
I'll find a set of Weaver bases and rings, and proceed from there.
Thank you.
By not going into the long story, it wasn't mentioned that the rifle and scope are not mine, however the owner gave me the scope.
Prior to posting my original post, I knew the rear ring could be removed as you mentioned. The problem is the front ring, because the bell refuses to budge. Perhaps Kroil would help, but it's of no matter and importance as I don't have any use for the scope and will set it aside.
Though of excellent quality, the entire setup is unnecessarily complicated.
I'll find a set of Weaver bases and rings, and proceed from there.
Barn
Active Member
My experience is with a Lyman 6x All-American. I am looking at an older Lyman All-American 4x and it has the same detail. I just unscrewed the front bell on the 4x, so it can be done.
If you are not interested in the rings you could put a cut-off disc in a Dremal and cut the ring as deep as you dared. Then pry open and close the factory slot until it pops.
If you are not interested in the rings you could put a cut-off disc in a Dremal and cut the ring as deep as you dared. Then pry open and close the factory slot until it pops.