406 and Ed, Looks like the screws stripped to me. I had a set of QR Leupolds on there but didn't like the ring spacing. When I removed them, they seemed very snug. Could have just been some bad screws from Talley. Will give it a run with the new ones to see if that solves it.
If not, then can go 8x40 on this base perhaps. Seems like an easy way to get some extra insurance. Buddy gifted this rig to me years ago and it is never getting sold so might as well get it the way it needs to be.
