Just bought a Tikka T3 Hunter in 30-06 and a Bushnell 3x9, forget what model but it was only about $140 just a starter scope.

I didn't buy the mounting rings as when I was buying rifle and scope they didn't have any in stock.

I was going to head down to the local shop to see if they had any and was wondering what I have to look for in buying rings?and whether or not a noob can mount his own scope.

Have a friend that says it's easy, just mount scope (easy to do?) bore site it at the 30yrd range and then load it up and the boar siting should get it pretty close then fine tune it with the ammo I plan on using.

I don't mind going through a box of ammo as I haven't shot much this year and I need the practice before heading out for deer.

If anyone has some great tips to mounting scopes they would be great to hear.

Thanks,
Jeff