OK the scopes your using are pretty much what I had in mind ... going to find out who has Optilocks around here and then call Conetrol. Yes they are a PITA when aligning a scope but I am pretty sure nothing else looks as nice and holds as well. I am almost afraid to ask him what his SS rings cost so I'll stick to matte blue on my stainless 75. Thanks for the input I really like scopes that sit low.