Mounting Question Help

[djm1369]

Hey guys I bought a leupold vx 1 3-9x40 scope with the leupold std base for a remington model 7400 (.30 06 semi auto)  i also got the leupold std low rings.  my question is one of the rings has a way to slide it into the base and turn and it fits in...how do i connect the other ring to the base?  thanks for replies

[TheOpticZone]

djm,

Take the rear ring and set it on the top of the base. Take a screwdriver and turn the adjustment screws equally on both sides of the base until they are tight against the rings.  There is two little slots on the rings where the adjustment screws will tighten up again the ring.