Quote Originally Posted by hero View Post
I use a torque wrench
25lbs per inch
Vortex said that was fine
Strange, this is what they told me:

Thank you for your business - we appreciate it! For your scope, I'd recommend no less than 25 in/lbs for the ring to base attachment, and between 13-17 in/lbs for the ring screws.

I hope this helps! Those Savages are NICE rifles! Let me know how everything goes-

Best regards,

Reuben Aleckson
Consumer Sales
Vortex Optics
1-800-426-0048 ext. 304
2120 W. Greenview
Middleton, WI 53562

At 25 in/lbs I'm surprised you didn't snap the screws off.