Savage model 11, .223 with irons.
TruGlo tbx 4-16x50
Burris picatinny styled two piece bases
Unknown rings, vertical two piece cross slot, estimated to be 25mm to center
Tightening the rings to the bases also tightens the rings to the scope. The scope is a bit too big for the height of the rings and due to the irons, I have to hold the scope back as far as possible in the rings. I don't have a torque wrench of any kind to speak of so I'm hand tightening. The scope has shifted in the rings so I move it back and tighten more. Again, because of the design, I'm having to do the screws at the base and at the top each time.
Here's a pic of the clearance;
I'm not sure what's happening, but it seems the front ring needs to be higher. I maxed the adjustment down and I'm still shooting high and not even on paper. I began with the elevation right in the middle of its adjustment and started working it down. I maxed the adjustment down and it closed the gap but its still not enough.
I'm unsure of the route forward. Taller rings, one piece scope base with integral rings like the Zeiss, one piece EGW and better-taller rings, or my original idea of Leupold dual dove tail base and rings? Shim the front? And is there a process to follow in the absence of a torque wrench?
LES is on this too but I felt like we need a dedicated public thread. I can't be the only one.