Dovetail Scope Ring Help needed...!

[Mount Sweetness]

Purchased a set of Burris Standard Dovetail Rings along with two piece Burris universal base.

I cannot for the life of me get the dovetail scope ring to twist into the universal dovetail base.....I have tried a wooden dowel and pliers!

How tight are these supposed to fit?

Am I doing something wrong? Do I need to file or grind some of the dovetail slightly....?

I never imagined it being this difficult.

Please advise
Thank You

 

[gunrunner100]

I'm going to assume that the ring dovetail is matched for the base that you are trying to put it on? I checked Burris and this is what I found with one set-

Double dovetail rings must be used with double dovetail bases.

Another assumption?
Try putting a little grease on the dovetail before you put it in the base. Using a dowel or solid piece of stock, turn that "puppy" 360' several times, and when it loosens up, remove the ring and degrease both parts. Mount the base in a padded vise to do this, not on the rifle. The ring should move slightly to allow the scope to be centred in the ring without putting pressure on the tube.

 

[beretta boy]

If everything is A-OK in the first place, a moderate amount of effort with one hand is all it takes to turn the dovetail ring firmly into the base. I use a plastic "wrench" Leupold makes for their rings, ( also fits Burris, Weaver Millett, etc.) but a piece of foot long 1" hardwood dowel works well.

If you're struggling, something's wrong.