Best method of attaching an SCT OTA to EQ mount?

I have a Meade 8" SCT OTA and I'm wondering what is the best method of attaching it to my CG5 EQ mount.

I see most SCT OTA's are mounted with a dovetail attached directly to the OTA with the screws on the bottom of the scope. Those little screws don't seem to be much to hold the OTA safely (although they must be as that's how they are sold).

Would rings be a better way to go?

Where could I get the Meade OTA dovetail assembly as I don't see where Meade sells it seperately.

Any hints or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

Mark,

Actually, it is not as if the dovetail rail just touches at one or two tangent points. I think you will find those dovetails attached to radius blocks, or something that has the same inside radius as the outside of the OTA. This spreads the work over a larger area. It is true, however, that you just have four #10 (I believe) screws just holding the whole thing together. The weak point in the arrangement, however, is where the dovetail meets the mount, in my opinion.

Actually, I don't think you have anything to worry about. The arrangement has worked for many SCT's.

Alex