Author Topic: Which Scope Rings? (Read 952 times)

goose7856 · « **on:** August 08, 2004, 09:02:04 AM »

I have just bought a Nikon Buckmaster 4-12x50 AO. I need to buy some new rings to fir the 50mm scope. Does anyone have some suggestions?? I have heard alot about the Burris Zee Rings, but do not know if they would be the right choice.......I dont want to by any REALLY expensive rings, but around $25 or less would be great. Please give me any info you have, or what type of rings you use on your bigger objective scopes. Also, I want the scope to sit right next to the top of the barrel. I know that it can't touch, but It will make my shooting easier. I am using Weaver style rings right now, but they are for about a 34mm lens. Thanx, and please include the price of the recommended rings......THANX!!

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** August 08, 2004, 10:11:14 AM »

I recommend Burris Signature Zee rings to fit your weaver bases. You can use the chart at the bottom link to determine how high your rings need to be by measuring the OD of your objective bell. The medium burris are the same as regular high rings at .270" and the high burris are the same as extra high at .420". Midsouth has about the best price right now. MidwayUSA has some of their signature rings on sale now but not the matte.

http://www.burrisoptics.com/rings.html

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item.asp?sku=00023420521

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item.asp?sku=00023420531

http://www.midwayusa.com/midwayusa/staticpages/charts/ring_height.htm

KTMNealio · « **Reply #2 on:** August 09, 2004, 10:20:35 AM »

The Signature Zee Rings are awesome. They grip the scope good and they allow the scope to seat completely paralell to the action. I run them with my Elite 4200.
- Nealio

Zachary · « **Reply #3 on:** August 09, 2004, 11:30:25 AM »

I just bought a pair of these Sig Zee rings for my CZ 452 American in .17HMR. Yes, they seem to hold the scope pretty well AND they don't scratch up the tube. Granted, lapping the rings on other makes will, or at least should, eliminate the problem of scratching or pinching a tube, but it seems that the plastic inserts eliminate this problem. The other problem is that they don't seem to come in a silver finish, and that's what most of my rifles wear.

I'm not sure how well these rings would hold up on magnum rifles. In this case, I'd recommend Leupold Dual Dovetails.

Zachary

quickdtoo · « **Reply #4 on:** August 09, 2004, 12:21:10 PM »

Quote from: Zachary

I'm not sure how well these rings would hold up on magnum rifles. In this case, I'd recommend Leupold Dual Dovetails.

Zachary

I'll give you an answer to that question as soon as I get my .45-70 shootin 500gr hornady RN loads! :grin: Probably right after I recover from the first shot.... :oops:

Zachary · « **Reply #5 on:** August 09, 2004, 01:12:02 PM »

Yea, I would think that the 45-70 would qualify as a heavy recoiling rifle.

On a related note, however, I'm also concerned with the long term effect of the plastic inserts as well as the short term. I wonder if, over time, the scope will cause the inserts to ever-so-slowly slide out of the rings.

Oh well, at least you can answer the question as to short-term testing soon.

BTW, what's the primary intended purpose for the .45-70? Hogs? Close cover elk? Rhino?

Thanks Tim.

Zachary

quickdtoo · « **Reply #6 on:** August 09, 2004, 02:00:24 PM »

:lol: Rhino!!! I was told on the NEF/H&R board that the 500gr slug would be big enough to knock over an F-150 pickup! Primarily elk, and a good chance for a black bear too. I buy a bear and cougar tag every year just in case. It wouldn't be the first time I've crossed paths with either! I've always liked big bullets in muzzleloaders, got a great deal on a box of 500gr RN bullets so thought I'd work up a nice "buffalo" load! One of the NEF fellas has a chance for a private buffalo hunt and interested in my findings for his handi rifle with this load.

I've read of a lot of magnum shooters liking the signature rings and from my experience with mounting a bunch of em, scopes don't slip in them easily when trying to align the scope with the rings still loose, they really grip.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #7 on:** August 09, 2004, 02:31:58 PM »

Quote from: Zachary

The other problem is that they don't seem to come in a silver finish, and that's what most of my rifles wear.

Zachary

Zachary, they are offered in silver.....

http://www.burrisoptics.com/rings.html

http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/773927

http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/760141

Zachary · « **Reply #8 on:** August 09, 2004, 03:33:24 PM »

Well in that case then I may give them a try. :grin:

I think that the 45-70 would make for an ideal elk and bear gun in close quarters, especially with a nice low magnification scope like an elite 1.5x-4.5x-32mm which I have mounted on my .375H&H.

A private buffalo hunt? Are you talking about our American Bison /Buffalo? I must say that I have heard that our buffalo meat has more protein than beef, yet less fat (maybe cholesteral too) than chicken. Sounds like a dream meat to me.

Seriously though, I would love to go buffalo hunting here in the states. I'm not sure how much it would cost, but I am serious about going. I would rather fill up my freezer with good buffalo meat than grocery store beef any day.

Zachary

quickdtoo · « **Reply #9 on:** August 09, 2004, 03:51:02 PM »

Yes, bison, that kind of "buffalo" or tatonka! Bison is excellent eating, great flavor and low in cholesterol. I had an opportunity to eat bison at a blackpowder rondezvous just as the american mountain man did, cooked over an open fire, slicing meat off a "hump" roast as the meat was cooked until there was none left, no utensils other than a sharp knife! :grin: About twice a year, a local supermarket has "buffalo" meat for about $4 a lb, I try to get some everytime. Hmm...good stuff!! :lol:

Zachary · « **Reply #10 on:** August 09, 2004, 04:28:21 PM »

That sounds delicious. I think that I'm gonna do a search on the net and see what I can find out about a "tatonka" hunt. :grin: Nothing better than hunting and eating what you hunt!

Zachary

7magWoodsman · « **Reply #11 on:** August 09, 2004, 05:16:00 PM »

Bison is great eating...a guy close to our farm used to raise a few Bison for cross-breeding cattle(Beefalo) Sometimes he passed us over a little Bison and Beefalo. I have to say they are both GREAT with the Bison being 0% fat it is on top, but Beefalo is better than regular Angus or Beefmaster Cattle....

Zachary · « **Reply #12 on:** August 10, 2004, 07:48:49 AM »

I just bought some buffalo meat over the internet yesterday. Forgot which website it is off the top of my head, but it cost about $69 + $25 shipping. I figured that I'd give a few steaks a try before I dive into it.

I'm soo surprised about the nutrition numbers. I couldn't believe it. It seems to be some kind of miracle meat. low fat and cholesteral, high nutrition. Wow, I'm really looking forward to eating them! I just hope that they taste as good as they are healthy.

Zachary