JG - I just did this. Went with a 2-7x32 Hawke Endurance with Talleys. Had a blast with it this weekend and thrilled with how accurate it was using std velocity cci stuff. My only advice is go easy on mounting as the receiver is softer than the screws.
Yeah, the aluminum receiver is soft; "farmer tight" may strip the threads.
Otherwise, a piece of cake.
DF
I've some strong suggestions:
Take the rifle apart to the point that you can see inside the receiver (meaning at least remove the bolt.) Take pains to get screws that are as long as possible. Carefully shorten and deburr longer ones if you have to. The more threads engaged, the better. You need to be careful with the most forward screw to make sure it is long as possible without bottoming on the barrel.
With an
ACCURATE torque wrench (I like the old fashion beam style), torque to
12 inch pounds. That is INCH pounds, not foot pounds! Ruger says 12-15 in a 2018 manual I have.
Thread locker is your friend here.
