Torque

[texag93]

If you don’t want ring marks on your scopes, torque your rings to
Mfr spec. 18-25 in. lbs is pretty common.

[sir shovelhands]

Yes on proper torque. Too little and it'll slip under recoil. Too much and you can leave marks, which some don't mind, but I do. With a cheap scope, you can even damage the tube by overtorqueing.

[TexasWicked1]

Always torque them to the manufacture specifications.

[Tony Pic]

I use a torque wrench and follow torque specs.

Me too.
Wheeler fat Wrench. Small price to invest if your gonna do it right with all the guns you are going to put scopes on in your lifetime.
Snugging them works. Just not spec.

[Lonestar_HOYT]

Have a Weaver torque wrench headed this way, I do appreciate the info.