Author Topic: Redfield three ring mount any good? (Read 480 times)

upnorthbacon · « **on:** August 26, 2005, 05:01:31 PM »

I recently purchased a used stainless encore in 7mm-08. I found a Redfield three ring sight/base combo for around $60. Do they absolutely have to be lapped to prevent damaging the scope? How come they have to be lapped? Is it because there are three rings? I've never lapped rings before and never had any problems with any of my scopes. The setup looks clean and really sturdy and I'd like to use it but I'm concerned about lapping.

BCB · « **Reply #1 on:** August 27, 2005, 12:17:12 AM »

upnorthbacon,

I have 4 sets of them on four of my Contender barrels. I think they are great, but I have never tried any of the other multi-ring systems to use a comparison. I have never lapped them. I use a 1" wooden dowel rod to get them aligned. As I am aligning them, I place the 'scope in the bottom portion of the rings from time to time. I make sure it fits nicely and that the rings appear to be in line perfectly with the 'scope. That is about the best I can expain it. I will definately buy more as I get more T/C Contender barrels. Good-luck...BCB

MS Hitman · « **Reply #2 on:** August 27, 2005, 04:29:51 AM »

I've used them for years on my Contenders and have been satisfied with their performance.

Tad Houston · « **Reply #3 on:** August 27, 2005, 05:07:08 AM »

I have had a few, and really like them but i would definately lap them. Mine took a lot to get an even contact across all three rings. You can really see it when you start lapping. The one i have would have definately stressed the scope.

upnorthbacon · « **Reply #4 on:** August 27, 2005, 05:28:33 AM »

Thanks for the replies.

Bim · « **Reply #5 on:** August 27, 2005, 05:30:35 AM »

I just got one for my 7-08 Encore and really like it. I didn't lap it in but used a 1" steel bar to align everything. I will buy more I just wish they came in stainless.

Tad Houston · « **Reply #6 on:** August 27, 2005, 05:33:31 AM »

Midsouth has the best price i have seen on them, and they are a sponser here. :grin:

BCB · « **Reply #7 on:** August 27, 2005, 12:50:07 PM »

One other quick commentbe certain the scope you are going to mount with the 3-ring system will fit. By this I mean that there is room between the front of the adjustment turret and the beginning of the bell on the front of the scope. I learned the hard way about that. I had to mount a scope using only the middle and rear ring. I could not get the front ring on because the bell on the scope hit right at the edge of the front ring. Good-luckBCB

jason280 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 27, 2005, 02:04:28 PM »

Personally, I have never liked the Redfield 3-ring set. It is a very heavy set up, and really doesn't provide any holding advantage over a decent 3-ring weaver job (which is much lighter and cheaper).

Zero · « **Reply #9 on:** August 27, 2005, 03:01:07 PM »

I have 6 sets of thease redfield setups on various
contender barrels and I think that there great..
I put them on the same way BCB said to do it,
Besides that.... THEY JUST PLAIN LOOK GOOD....

Author Topic: Redfield three ring mount any good? (Read 480 times)

Zero