Removing scopes for travel

[Rhoyland4]

I have seen several people on her mention removing their scopes for the trip over. Do you use QD mounts or do you take a torque wrench and just reinstall the standard mount?

I can get two un-scoped rifles in one of my current gun cases, but would have to buy a new case otherwise.

New Pelican V800 with custom foam is $600.
Larue QD rings are $350/pair.
Custom foam for my current case is $110.

 

[Doug3006]

I use QD rings. The primary scope remains attached to the rifle in the case. The backup scope has its own cutout in the case. Both scopes have been sited in well before leaving. A quick trip to the range at camp is all that’s needed o confirm.

I’ve carried scopes in hard cases inside my carryon with no problems.