Telescope Bracket Clamping Screws loosening

[vintage hunter]

as a magazine spring will lose its 'spring' over time if left loaded for an extended period of time.

If a spring is made right from good material it will loose very little, if any, tension by being compressed for extended periods. Working a spring or exposing it to certain chemicals is what causes eventual fatigue and failure. Have had no problems with any of mine shooting loose to date. As Peter says, they have to be done up tight, but only finger tight. No channel locks, vise grips or pipe wrenches allowed.