Scope mounting rings

mdunc8 · Oct 22, 2012

I need some decent rings for my scope. The ones the guys here in town used aren't cutting it. It almost cost me my bear this spring as well as my antelope in Wyoming last week. The scope is sliding towards the barrel after a few shots. I took it back to them after my bear hunt and they assured me the problem was fixed. However, I found out after gut shooting my antelope last week that it shifted a little bit during the off range shooting I did between sighting it in a few weeks ago and my Wyoming antelope hunt. The elevation and windage were off 1.5" and 3.5" at 100 yards, which does not result in good things when shooting at a live animal at 289 yards. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good pair of rings that I can pick up fairly quickly as I don't have a backup gun to use this fall?

bjtc_brian · Oct 22, 2012

I've had good luck with Warne rings and Leupold rings. If you have a anti cant device, the Warne rings won't work.

What scope is on it?

Carl · Oct 22, 2012

I use Talley lightweights on everything, unless it's a heavy setup with a rail.

What rings are you using now? Are you sure the scope is sound?

Ghostrider · Oct 22, 2012

Ive always used Leupold rings on every thing from my 22-250 all the way to my 300 ulrta and never ad a problem. one piece of advice i would give is to lap your rings in this will give your rings more of a seating area on your scope. make sure of your scope size ( 1" or 30mm) tube makes a difference.. you can lap them in your self, it dosent take long to do. Hope this helps

bjtc_brian · Oct 22, 2012

Ghostrider, do you have a lapping tool, or a diy one?

Ghostrider · Oct 22, 2012

I made my own out of 1 inch round stock. drilled and tapped a hole for a handle and went to the local auto parts store and bought some valve lapping compund. I think i got the fine and coarse grit.
Just make sure of you tube size. Start with the coarse and finish with the fine.

bjtc_brian · Oct 22, 2012

All my tubes are 1", I might have to try that! Thanks for the info. Any tips on handles?

Ghostrider · Oct 22, 2012

Not really i just used a 5/16 bolt about 2 1/2 to 3" long. Make sure your round stock is long enough to do both rings at the same time.

mdunc8 · Oct 22, 2012

Thanks guys. I'm using a Nikon 3-9x40. It's relatively new and has never been dropped or knocked in the field. The scope actually slides all the way up on the rings to the point where I can't adjust the magnification because the dial is pinned on the rail that the rings are mounted to. I don't know what kind of rings are on there now. They're not stamped with any manufacturer info.

bjtc_brian · Oct 22, 2012

I believe that should be 1", I shoot mostly Nikon's, and haven't had those types of issues. Maybe they stripped the screws out and just don't want to replace the rings. I don't think luepold stamps their rings, so I am not sure.

Carl · Oct 22, 2012

Hunting oriented variables are ALL suspect. I think the venerable Leupold 3.5-10x40 is the best I've seen in that regard, and I've still seen it loose zero. But I'd trust it first of the lot. For what it's worth, I've never had a Leupold 3-9 make it through any hunting season in MT without loosing zero.

Doesn't mean the rings/mounting are sound though, especially if the scope is moving in the rings.

Those Talley's I mentioned are very solid, lightweight mounts. The Deadnutz (I think?) have a good design also and I have heard good things about them. The one piece design means they don't bank on the action having been machined correctly (they often aren't), but I prefer the four screw caps on the Talley's for holding scopes solidly without needing so much torque on the cap screws as to crush scope tubes and affect the internals.

The only Leupold rings I would get would be the dual dovetails. I'd never recommend windage adjustable bases.

Carl · Oct 22, 2012

What rifle are you using?

mdunc8 · Oct 22, 2012

A Savage Model 110 in a .270

Carl · Oct 22, 2012

Unfortunately I don't have any Savage parts. But if you're going to replace them I'd recommend you get one of the two I mentioned. And if you like, I'll mount them up for you, just let me know.

1_pointer · Oct 23, 2012

Carl's given very sound advice. Talley's have a good reputation and are not that expensive.

Another option, especially if you have Weaver style bases on the rifle is to try a set up Burris rings with the nylon inserts. I've heard good things about them not slipping a scope. A shadetree gunsmith trick that does a similar thing is to use silicon to "glue" your scope to the rings. I've also read of folks using bedding compound to do the same. Just some FYI...

Something has to be wonky with either the rings or the mounting of the scope. A 270 isn't a beast in regards to recoil so keeping a scope in one place shouldn't be all that hard.

devon deer · Oct 23, 2012

Leupold rings, in use the quick release type, never had a problem, shame i can't say the same for warne mounts though.
Cheers
Richard

sagebrush · Oct 23, 2012

I've used nothing but Leupold dual dove tails with great results.

orion23 · Oct 23, 2012

badger ordinance with a rail. best that money can buy!

jlmatthew · Oct 23, 2012

Kevin Weaver sells some. I'll be putting these on my rifle

http://www.weaverrifles.com/Rings.htm

noharleyyet · Oct 23, 2012

jlmatthew said:
Kevin Weaver sells some. I'll be putting these on my rifle

http://www.weaverrifles.com/Rings.htm

I like em. Can you get extended for scope/action length accommodation?

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