I thought the same about the two pointy ends, and a light went on. The pencil analogy is a good one. I went with a couple of pieces of 1" drill rod, with the ends faced off smooth. One can also serve as a scope substitute for bedding the rings in epoxy.

And dittos on the Burris Signature rings.

Paul

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