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Just received some Sportsmatch T084 30mm rings to hopefully match with a Bushnell Nitro scope. Anyone know what torque settings I should put on scope and Tikka integrated rail?
I use 65 in-lbs on the rail screws, and 18 in-lbs on the rings screws.
Sportsmatch website says 30 in/lbs, I thought that seemed high..
Bump on this thread. Just wondering if anybody has gone up to 30 in/lbs on sportsmatch rings? I mounted a set last night and stopped at 22. Even that seemed to high.
Also wondering if anyone can explain why these rings are often recommended over a rail/ring combo?
20 in-lbs will hold the scope fine if everything is degreased and loctited.
The reason for using the SM over a rail/ring, is the elimination of another set of screws, better cheekweld, and more durability.