So I've seen this topic has been brought up a few times before. Not trying to beat a dead horse but I have a question I haven't seen come up yet. I have a scope base from MDT for a short action Savage. It has no recoil lug and after questioning they've replied there's too many variations in the geometry of the short action models that they don't include the feature to ensure a more universal fitting.

My question is, instead of pinning or permanently bedding, why not add a recoil lug. Is it a reasonable idea to use the JB weld and shoe polish method to epoxy a permanent "lug" on the underside of the rail that sits flush against breech face of the action? In other words put a lug where one ought to be. For clarity, I would use the polish on the action so the lug is fixed to the rail only and the rail can be removed

Based on the typical concern; 308 and wanting a scope that's about twice as heavy as the one I currently have and untrusting of the 6-48 screws. Logically I know its the clamping force from the surface of the rail and action that secures the mount. So screw size is less relevant than blue loctite and proper torque. Just thought I might be on to a lazy mans solution. Or there's a reason this is not done and I'm about to find out. Thanks for any input.