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Re: upgrading bases and rings
[Re: Goatkiller]
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02/19/15 06:25 PM
02/19/15 06:25 PM
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I personally don't like Leupold bases. I've had them work loose on me in the past and the ones with the double dovetail system are hard to get aligned just right. And their standard system (not the dual dovetail) with the rear ring held by windage adjustment screws just begs to shift under heavy recoil. That system is just plain poor.
Talley rings are best in my book. They're expensive for a reason. Those things are rock solid.
As for bases, fewer parts are better, starting with zero. My favorite system is Talley rings on a Picatinny or Weaver rail that is integral to the rifle, or model-specific Talley ringmounts onto a rifle's proprietary rail. Next best is a Talley Picatinny base that screws securely onto the rifle paired with Talley rings.
Don't buy any damned two piece base systems from other companies. Why introduce another source of working loose or misalignment into the system? Bingo. Redfield / Leupold is not a good mounting system.  1,000's of rifles wear Leupold Rings and have for what? since the 1970's? They are not my first choice, but they work just fine. Not sure why so many people have problems with their scope mounts. I have never had a complete failure in a mounting system... I guess ever. Only problems I have ever had were screws that were too long that I can remember. My only 2 pieces of advice for this thread are: 1) If you are going to be jumping out of a Helicopter with your rifle get the appropriate rings/mounts. 2) If you cannot properly mount a scope.. I guess get someone who knows what they are doing to mount it for you. I guess I should have clarified I was referring to the two piece dove tail base mounts only. They were originally designed by and referred to as Redfield / Leupold bases but other manufacturers make this style mounts also , these days. I returned your pm, btw.
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