On a Remington 700 Mountain Rifle? Thanks guys, you've been a lot of help so far.

--Blue

"good & tight" -- EVEN tension is more important, and tighten the front one first. I like to push "down" on the action with the gun upright to make sure the recoill lug is in contact.

don't know if this actually makes a difference but it makes me feel better.

If properly bedded, white knuckle tight.

If not bedded, just good and firm.

tighten them until they strip out, then back them off a half a turn.....

Yep.....