HOW TIGHT TO TIGHTEN SCOPE RINGS???

[Huntsalotey]

I was putting my scope on this evening and wanted to know how tight should I tighten the rings down? I don't want to bend the scope or mar it in anyway that would damage it and its use. I have a broad history of over tightening things to the point that i have ripped studs off when changing or rotating tires, I constantly turn the heads off screws and so on. What is a good rule of thumb maybe that could guide me in doing this correctly?? Thanks for the help.

[Tree climber]

I always just snug them up and turn 1/4 turn with locktight on the screws.just make sure they are snug.or the scope will come loose.

[handloader1]

Leupold recomends that base screws be torqued to 20 inch lbs., and ring screws to 13 inch lbs. Good luck