Doc: I have used this trick shown to me by Jules La Bantchni at Pachmayr's. If you have a piece of flat steel or anything the ring will clamp on securely [he had a piece made for this purpose]and long enough to get a good grasp or purchase on. Then loop a very strong piece of parachute cord around an anchored point [he used an anchored bench vice] and under the ring at the 2 to 3 o'clock position [the ring opening being 5 o'clock. You can pull VERY SLOWLY WHILE SOMEONE ELSE WAITS UNTIL THE RING OPENS JUST ENOUGH TO SLIP THE SCOPE OUT. It will spring the metal somewhat but if done slowly, you should be able to bend it back down and tighten the screws up with no problem. Good Luck Jerry
p.s. DO NOT DISMANTLE THE TURRET.
