I run SHV’s torqued to 30in/lbs. Zero issues. The equal clamping force is what makes a difference. Bolts and screws stay put a lot better like that. The torque numbers are important, yes. Just as, if not more important, are the tapped screw holes of your receiver/action in alignment and are your rings machined well and matching up? Misalignment can cause damage too. Add over torquing and a crushed/damaged scope is likely. In any case, take a few $1000 or any other price range of scopes and beat them up. All things being equal, the NF probably won’t be the first to fail. That’s where “Bombproof”comes from.
