Dual Dove tail or Standard setup?
01-21-2004, 12:38 PM
#3
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Posts: 1,051
RE: Dual Dove tail or Standard setup?
I've never had a problem with the weaver style bases and rings as long as they were from Millet or Leupold.
To me, the dove tail mounting system seems flimsy, but there's no basis for that opinion. Just the way it looks. But, they seem to be solid also, and the Tikka/Sako and Ruger systems are very solid.
To me, the dove tail mounting system seems flimsy, but there's no basis for that opinion. Just the way it looks. But, they seem to be solid also, and the Tikka/Sako and Ruger systems are very solid.
01-21-2004, 06:00 PM
#4
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,679
RE: Dual Dove tail or Standard setup?
I prefer the dovetail in the front and the windage base in the rear. Just in case the rings do not align properly the windage adjustments can come in real handy. They also help with bore sighting as long as you move them very very slightly so that you do not bend the scope.
With the dual dove tail and Weaver style there is no adjustment that can be made to align the rings other than shimming.
With the dual dove tail and Weaver style there is no adjustment that can be made to align the rings other than shimming.
01-21-2004, 06:55 PM
#5
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Raleigh NC USA
Posts: 352
RE: Dual Dove tail or Standard setup?
If you have easy windage adjustments on your scope there's no real reason to go with the standards. I prefer the dual dovetail as I feel that they're easier to install and align. My buddy has the standard setup on the exact same rifle. Neither has presented any problem. I picked up a lapping/alignment kit from MidwayUSA.com to assist in the installation. A good tool to have regardless.
