What are good, cheap, scope rings?
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What are good, cheap, scope rings?
I don't know much about rings, but I've heard and can tell that the rings that came on the 110 Savage Package aren't very good. I've been advised to get better ones immediatly. As of now the rings don't even hold the scope tight, it wiggles slightly. What are some good rings I'll be able to use with a better scope when I get one that don't cost a ton, since I just bought the gun I don't have a bunch of money right now.
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RE: What are good, cheap, scope rings?
From least expensive to more cost, I've used Weaver rings, Millet, and Leupold. I've not had any problem with any of 'em. I like the Leupold now with the torx head screws.
BTW, your scope should not "wiggle" even with inexpensive rings. I've never seen that happen. Are you using 1" rings? What brand are they?
BTW, your scope should not "wiggle" even with inexpensive rings. I've never seen that happen. Are you using 1" rings? What brand are they?
#4
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RE: What are good, cheap, scope rings?
Like someone said, there's a bunch of "standard" rings that will undoubtedly do just fine. My two rifles have burris and leupold - I can't tell the difference. They didn't cost very much- compared to the rifles and scopes, it is almost nothing! I've heard the various types of options in standard weaver rings are also good, but I haven't used them.
As for the wrench issue you described - are you sure the nut wasn't a torx nut, not allen? My most recent rings and mounts all have torx, my older ones are allen.
As for the wrench issue you described - are you sure the nut wasn't a torx nut, not allen? My most recent rings and mounts all have torx, my older ones are allen.
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RE: What are good, cheap, scope rings?
I prefer "Weaver split rings" over the high priced spread because they are very strong, and "if" installed properly they just don't fail!!!
I have seen the high priced spread fail though!
Drilling Man
I have seen the high priced spread fail though!
Drilling Man
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RE: What are good, cheap, scope rings?
I would use Leupold Quick Release bases and rings on your Savage. I use them on a .340 Wby. Mag., and have never had any problems.
Burris makes a two piece Double Dovetail mounts and rings for your Savage.
I have had bad experences with Weaver rings and bases, so I stay away from them. Weaver type rings and bases from other manufactures may be of better quality, but I have never tried them.
Good luck.
Burris makes a two piece Double Dovetail mounts and rings for your Savage.
I have had bad experences with Weaver rings and bases, so I stay away from them. Weaver type rings and bases from other manufactures may be of better quality, but I have never tried them.
Good luck.
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RE: What are good, cheap, scope rings?
You can own a $1500 Sako with a $1500 Zeiss and have a set of cheap rings that make the whole outfit worthless. I like the Burris Signature rings....the teflon or whatever inserts grip like crazy and they will not damage your expensive scope.They are around 30 bucks which is a steal IMHO. Regards, Rick.
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RE: What are good, cheap, scope rings?
ORIGINAL: tykempster
Thanks, the nut was allen I think. What does a torx look like. The allen wrench did fine on the other ones, but this one was stripped when we got it.
Thanks, the nut was allen I think. What does a torx look like. The allen wrench did fine on the other ones, but this one was stripped when we got it.
Look at this web site, it shows all sorts of fastener heads. The other one that has messed me up in the past is the posidriv - which is very similar to philips head, but can get messed up if you try to use a philips head driver.
http://www.lara.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?cart_id=6714902.30178&detailpage= screwtypes
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RE: What are good, cheap, scope rings?
ORIGINAL: handloader1
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I have had bad experences with Weaver rings and bases, so I stay away from them. Weaver type rings and bases from other manufactures may be of better quality, but I have never tried them.
Good luck.
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I have had bad experences with Weaver rings and bases, so I stay away from them. Weaver type rings and bases from other manufactures may be of better quality, but I have never tried them.
Good luck.