Rifle Scopes DTA SRS scope mounting questions

[PaseMkr]

Hello all,

I just received my DTA SRS A1 rifle and my Premier Recticles 5-25x56mm Tactical scope. I am new to the long range shooting and scope mounting and had a few questions that I was hoping you all could help with. I have the 36mm DTA scope mount was wondering if I just mount it to the rifle's top rail once I figure out where I am going to put it in order to provide myself with optimal placement and eye relief or do I have to worry weather the the rail on the rifle is level.

What amount of torque do I use to attach the mount to the top rail and what amount of torque do I use on the mounting rings that hold the scope?

When placing the rifle in a vise to mount the scope, do I need to make sure that the gun is level before mounting it?
I noticed that there is a single bubble level built into the back of the mount. Should it be level once I attach and torque down the mount or no need to worry about that?

I know that I need to make sure that the cross hairs are level, but is that all I need to make certain of when mounting?

Sorry for the rookie questions and tanks for your help.

Steve

 

[tactic-als]

Based upon the questions you're asking, it's probably best you have someone else mount your scope....be sure to include those ring reducers for that 36mm mount! Had no idea they made a 36mm...always learning something new on the HIDE, LOL.

 

[vman]

Same here... my hti mounts are 34mm... but 36mm?