I'll bet you i have easily mounted over 100 sets of Weaver bases with there split rings, and i've NEVER had one fail or come back. They "can" be installed "improperly", but "if" they are installed right, they do not fail and are stronger than many of the high priced spread.

No, they don't look as "cool", but "cool" doesn't cut it for me when i'm hunting in the bush for weeks at a time or tracking down dangerous game. Nearly all of my scoped rifles have Weaver split rings on them and i see no reason to change them now.

If it's not broke, don't fix it!

Drilling Man