lumbermill: Sir; you need to get a 'switch' and find that imb***le .
Snug or snugness with a little drop and I mean little drop of 'Loc tite'
You are using the loctite for concussion displacement or as a buffer between the thread and bolt.
I cannot see the 'crack' or 'split' ordinarily; looking with a magnifying glass or trying to see the backside for splitting.
Back to the loctite I cannot remember with is the least bonding; use the least bonding; 1 drop might be way way too much.
Follow up with your experiences. The SRH

Thanks for the help, Craig! I just got back from sending about $30.00 down range. I didn't try the loctite, but that's a great suggestion. I will most definately use the loctite before I take this revolver hunting next weekend. As far as the "snugness" of the ring-to-frame I just tightened them up finger tight, then another half turn with the quarter I was using as a screwdriver. After 50 shots the point of aim/point of impact was the same leading me to believe that the scope mounts weren't moving. Thank you again for the help.

Brenton

lumbermill: Sir;good report. Reminder on 'loc tite' allow 24hrs. for set.
Follow up with your experiences.