Would be easy to show you but difficult explain. If you're unfamiliar with that ring and base system (Leupold QR) the rings affix to the bases via a round stud into a round hole with a cammed cross pin to lock it in. The individual rings, without being clamped to a scope, will slide in and out of the bases smoothly. On my particular rifle, with a scope mounted in the rings, the studs bind up in the base's holes making removal & replacement of the scope/rings difficult. That makes me think that either the scope bases (two piece) are not mounted parallel with each other or the rings are not bored square with the studs.
Hope that makes a little more sense?
I've had QR rings that were difficult to tighten down the levers and also the same problem you are having. Followed some advice I got on this forum a very long time ago and it worked great. Take the levers out and where the shafts are cut to catch the ring base, touch them very carefully with a round file like a chainsaw file in the right size. A very small touch is all it needs. I think mine took 2 very small strokes with the file to fit perfectly. Same on the ring base holes. If they are binding slightly, a very light touch with the file will make them fit fine. Check them after each stroke, they are usually that close. Also, have you tried using a 1" rod and valve grinding compound to true up the rings before mounting the scope? Could be your culprit.
Now, back the the regularly scheduled thread.
Great looking 375. Hope he doesn't tweek it too much. Other than the trigger adjustment, these are just about as perfect as a factory rifle gets as they are. Especially when they come with nice wood. Have him shoot it before he makes any changes, then see if he changes his mind on any of it...
Bob
