Crank an extra 15lbs on your scope rings and see what happens.
That's like apples and watermelons.
No it's not. Torque specs are given for a reason. I've over-torqued ring caps per manufacturers specs, and had to drill out twisted off screws. My fault completely.
Jordan WAY over torqued the action screws, per manufacturers specs and ruined a part. What's the difference?