What I have started to do is clean the paint off the bottom of the scope base prior to installation. I use a combination of MEK on a rag, sandpaper, and a razor blade. In this photo, you can see how thick the paint is applied.
This is how I have started cleaning them up to avoid the described issue.
Also notice that on this R92 base, like every R92 base that I have worked with, the screw holes are out of round. It is not noticeable until the paint is removed or once the base has been exposed to wear. Something is wrong with how they are accomplishing the work on the radius of the base. This coupled with the paint issue, I discovered, is why my early work with scout bases on the R92 did not meet with success. Under recoil the bases wore quickly.
With the above in mind, I have also found it necessary to continuously check the ring to base tension. The cause and effect between the base and rifle is also at play at this point as the paint in the mating notches wears. There would be no easy way to clean this area up before installation that I have been able to consider.
Pricedo... notice that I've been back at it with the Krazy Glue and also notice that barrel is roll stamped 454 Casull. Oh Lord, another R92 committed to a permanent life as a Ranch Dog Scout Rifle! Hey, cannot take is swamp donkey hunting if I'm worried about that damn Rossi base falling off!
