TBigBuck. First off the studs are not correct. They should be sling eyes. Secondly. The T-7 is an after thought to that particular. The mount is mounted to far to the rear partially covering the head of the screw. I don't know if you have Rory's book, "The Savage 99 Pocket Reference", but that will answer the bulk of most questions in an easy to find manner. David Royal also has a book on the market that works as well.