does anyone know how to put the scope on the mount the mount has 3 square screws do you loosen them to mount scope or what not to good at this

New generation rail mounts are picatinny-like with tension screws underneath ; they are easy to install. Older rail mounts require drilling through the rail for the cross screws. It MUST be drilled straight, so it's better done by a cratsman.
Previous mount drilled for cross screws

Latest version

Also don't forget that the rails on Swarovski, Zeiss, S&B and others differ, so that you need a specific mount.

i have a swarovski 4x12-sr the rails it looks like it fits do you unscrew the allen screws on bottom and slide scope on till it grabs and re-tighten

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Originally posted by gerryb:
i have a swarovski 4x12-sr the rails it looks like it fits do you unscrew the allen screws on bottom and slide scope on till it grabs and re-tighten

That is eactly how it works on the Zeiss internal rail mount. The Allen screws inserted from the bottom of the mount each hold a square nut. Loosen the screws. The (now loose) nuts need to be slid into the internal of scope mounting rail. Then insert each Allen screw again and assemble scope and mount semi-loosely. Then determine right distance to eye, and tighten screws. If you feel like it, you can then unscrew the Allen screws again one by one, and fix with a bit of (blue?) Loc-Tite.

Btw, are those screws Allen or Torx - I think Torx...

- mike

thanks that worked,