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railer12 · October 29, 2009, 07:55 PM

Just read an old issue of American Rifleman on scope mounting. The author stated a average size man (using the right size screwdriver) typicaly exerts between 17-20 lbs. using only his thumb and first two fingers. All that is needed on scope rings.

October 29, 2009, 07:55 PM	#5
railer12 Member Join Date: December 4, 2008 Posts: 52	Just read an old issue of American Rifleman on scope mounting. The author stated a average size man (using the right size screwdriver) typicaly exerts between 17-20 lbs. using only his thumb and first two fingers. All that is needed on scope rings.