Hawkins Precision hybrid scope rings HELP!!!

[RF76]

Today, after a long wait to get the scope mounted on my APR 300wm build, I encountered an issue. I bought the Hawkins Precision hybrid long range scope rings in "High" to go with a Meopta Optika6 3x18-56. When I was installing the scope rings I noticed that 2 out of the 4 *6-48 base screws are longer. I placed the longer screws on the highest portion of each base and torque all four to 15lbs as recommended. Well, when I attempted to install the bolt into the rifle it was a no go. The longer screw on the back base is not allowing the bolt to slide into the rifle. I was going to place the two longer screws in the front base but noticed that if I place my finger into the action I can feel the longer screw, so that might be also an issue.

The rings came with no instructions as to where the longer screws are placed on the bases. I just saw the recommended torque settings in the Hawkins Precision website. I know that some guys in here are running the same rings and want to know if you guys encountered the same issue.

The rifle was build by APR on a Remington 700 long action.

Any input is appreciated.

[Stick1]

The 2 longer screws are definitely for the rear ring. Sounds like you may have received the wrong screws with the rings. 2 options, either call Andy and see if he can ship you out some shorter screws, or the easiest and fastest solution would be to just fit them to your receiver. A little careful work with a file will have you up and running in a few minutes. I would double-check and make sure you got the right set of rings for a Remington and not a round bridge clone.The bottom surface of the rear ring should be almost flat as compared to the round contour of the front ring.

[RF76]

Thanks Stick1 . I will be calling Hawkins tomorrow. I got the rings from Red Hawk Rifles and was thinking the same thing that probably they send me the wrong screws. The bases align with the action screw holes.

[RF76]

Problem fixed. Had to file the rear screws quite a bit but now the bolt moves freely without rubbing.