[chasdev]

I would recommend sending it back...for a number of reasons, not the least being that it doesn't fit. These so called "Scout Mounts" are notoriously weak and any scope used with them will almost never hold zero - ESPECIALLY with a hard recoiling rifle like a 8mm. Secondly, if the fit from the manufacturer is that bad, the problem will only be compounded. Don't waste anymore time, energy, or money on that thing. Ship back fro a complete refund, INCLUDING your shipping charges!

Just my 0.02

You must not have heard of or seen the S+K brand of "scout mount's".
They fit like a glove and hold zero, period.
You can get them with S+K single post turret mount rings or set up to accept weaver rings.
I prefer the S+K rings because they self align to the scope body.
PM me if you want to know where to buy them..

 

[chasdev]

The LER scope pictured above is an N/C Star 2-7X32 which cost $80.
Lifetime warranty and known to be durable.