That happens when you use lead shot under the set screw in the old rings.
When you over tighten the set screw it bulges the soft aluminum ring and galls the threads.
To fix it remove the set screw and knock out the lead shot.
Chase the set screw threads with a 10-32 tap. If you can find a 7/8-14 tap chase those threads.
If you cannot find a 7/8-14 tap run the lock ring over a die body to make sure it will spin on and off.
Finally find a small nylon ball. Any thing from .125 to about .160 will do. If you cannot find a nylon ball get a 6-32 or 8-32 nylon screw and cut about .125 off and drop the piece in the set screw hole. Then install the set screw and tighten only enough to lock the ring. Do not crank down hard on the set screw and it will work fine.