I have a warne weaver base. The rings have recoil lugs (metal bars) that fit into the weaver base's slots. These lugs are loose so the rings can slide back and forth until they are tightened. Obviously the lugs serve the purpose of stopping the rings from flexing back. So, does the front face of the ring lug mate with the back side of the base, or does the back side of the ring lug mate with the front side of the base? There are no instructions which I find surprising.
Also, the underside of the warne base has a burr running the entire length on one side. When I slide it over my rifle, you can clearly feel it raising up. I don't know if I should bother filing or sanding the burr off, because it will expose the steel underneath which will probably rust when I'm hunting in the rain. If I leave the burr intact, the base isn't fully mated to the rifle, I wonder if this may eventually cause the base to move around or the screws to go loose. Any thought? (Just shoot the damn thing?)
Also, the underside of the warne base has a burr running the entire length on one side. When I slide it over my rifle, you can clearly feel it raising up. I don't know if I should bother filing or sanding the burr off, because it will expose the steel underneath which will probably rust when I'm hunting in the rain. If I leave the burr intact, the base isn't fully mated to the rifle, I wonder if this may eventually cause the base to move around or the screws to go loose. Any thought? (Just shoot the damn thing?)