hometheaterman
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So I keep reading about how people over tighten the rings and crush scope tubes on cheaper scopes. Now is this something you notice as it crushes the outside of the tube? Or does it just affect the insides? I ask because I mounted a scope on my 10/22. Well, remounted it and the first time I tightened it way too tight as it actually broke the ring. The scope appeared fine though. I replaced the rings and re tightened them. I put them fairly tight until I couldn't turn them anymore unless I put a lot of pressure on it. The scope looks fine and it shoots fine. Does this mean I'm okay or is it not obvious if you crush a scope?