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Offline 6.5BR

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Choosing Base/Ring set for 1894 in 357....suggestions?
« on: July 12, 2008, 08:08:17 AM »
Looking at low Talley or Warne weaver style low rings for a 4x33 scope...and undecided on 1 or 2 piece base (Warne STEEL), and if the weaver one piece is as good as any?

Steel vs Aluminum, any reason not to use a 2 piece? 

Wanting sleek rock solid mounting, w/o marring scope tube.

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Re: Choosing Base/Ring set for 1894 in 357....suggestions?
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2008, 09:25:18 AM »
IMHO the Weaver base is as good as any, and alot less $.  Can't say I would spend that much $ on either set of rings.  Even Simmons or Weaver rings can be taken off and put back on with little change in shot placement.  DP.
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Re: Choosing Base/Ring set for 1894 in 357....suggestions?
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2008, 01:30:58 PM »
Older Weaver rings would occasionally scratch your scope, but all that I have used reciently haven't been a problem. I think Weavers are just pretty good stuff and can't see why anyone would need better except high recoil situations where the scope might slip.

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Re: Choosing Base/Ring set for 1894 in 357....suggestions?
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2008, 03:53:48 AM »
Yes, my experience was with older weavers, and they would scratch upon installation if not very careful and often used tape to help.

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Re: Choosing Base/Ring set for 1894 in 357....suggestions?
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2008, 12:33:58 PM »
I have the two piece Warne steel with the weaver type Warne quick release style rings and they look good. I didn't like the look of the long one piece rail running past the receiver. Doesn't have much leeway for your scope mount though.