Warnes are no Talleys but the Talleys also cost a whole lot more than the Warnes. They are similar but I wouldn't call them a "copy" either. Warnes run about $30 for a set of 1" rings but Talleys run about $70 for a set of 1" rings. The bases cost about the same.

To get absolute perfect scope mounting just about all rings will need to be lapped. Even Talleys. Not necessarily because they are bad rings but there are tollerances in the manufacturing for the rifle, bases, and rings. Some fit perfect and some need work and some need more work than others.

We offer ring lapping if a customer wants to pay for it but very few actually do. I will say that the Warnes almost never leave ring marks on a scope and nearly always line up using a scope alignment tool. I can't say that for the Leupolds.

I will also agree that Talleys are as near perfect as rings can get but to be perfectly honest I can't justify the cost of them either. IMHO Warnes are about the best rings and bases for the price. Talleys are better but not enough so to pay $70 for them.