After getting them on the scope and the slot inserts back in and keeping everything in place on the base, I snugged up the bottom screws just enough to keep things together. Then I set my eye relief and put my scope leveler on to get things square. Then I did as you mentioned and went around alternating screws a little bit at a time until all were tight and scope was level with my base. So far things are looking pretty good to shoot this weekend. Fingers crossed!