scope base thread upgrade

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    Rifle Scopes Rem 700 Upgrade Scope Base to 8-10 Screws - Needed? - DIY?

    I'm planning to put together a Remington 700 rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor for possible PRS shooting... I'll be using a fairly large scope... Something with a 34mm tube and a 56mm objective lens. Is it necessary to upgrade the scope base mounting screws to 8-40 for a heavy scope like this? I'm...