Thread: Base and ring compatibility

Short description first
Have a Redfield turn in front with windage rear one piece base for a rifle of mine. Also have similar vintage turn in burris rings.
Online research suggests they should fit. Been a long time since I fitted similar (second part of the question but relevant), but matching Redfield rings and bases to my 243.
So should they fit? Tried finger tight but too tight to work. Suppose they should be quite firm to work but don't want to start levering on them and wrecking them both.
Second part is I was looking at swapping out the scope on the 243 and these particular off set bases may be the go for that and then the Redfield bases from the 243 should deffo fit the first rifle.
But still need the burris rings to fit that too otherwise need new rings.
So ultimately I spose how tight are the turn in rings.
Maybe @gundoc could chip in?
Cheers
Smithy

Edit:just read instructions online and it suggests to use a 5/8 spanner so still must be reasonably firm to fit?