Well, tried the 180 with the rings and no luck. It did bring it a bit more left, but still not far enough to zero. Maybe gained 1” at 50 yards when i needed 3-4.
After looking, the rings im using are the older vortex pro that are vertically split. I think my next step is going to be a pic rail and try the rings again. I did find out i was torquing them incorrectly also, being vertical vs horizontal. I figured the same principal of even criss-cross torque and gaps applied, but the vortex vid i saw instructed to torque top screws 15-18 inch/lbs, then bottoms. Well see what happens once again i guess.