Got a question for either of you guys or anyone else that may have an answer.

I got a Springfield O3-A3 in the shop that the customer wants drilled and tapped for mounts. The customer provided a correct Redfield base (according to Redfields part number) for the gun. The problem is that the front screw hole will go directly through the middle of the upper recoil lug seat.

This is the first O3 I have had come in for D&T which is why I am asking this. I have never heard of drilling through a lug seat before to mount a scope. Seems a bit on the dangerous side.