pQuick detachable mount/ring designs

[lilabner]

I always thought the rotary dovetail design was p;robably the most reliable for removing scopes and then returning them without disturbing zero. However, I read somewhere that frequent scope removal causes wear to the dovetails which will eventually affect returning to zero. What is the best, most reliable system?

[Dave in WV]

Dovetail rings are not meant to be removed and replaced. They are only meant to be installed and left on the base. You can get by doing it a few times but not often. Which type or brand of QD rings is best is personal. I don't use them but I think I'd get the kind without levers to tighten the rings to the base so they couldn't get snagged on brush or other things.

[Ramrod]

I have never had a problem with Weaver rings retuning to zero, but I didn't always have a quarter on me to remove them. Nowadays I can afford Leupold Q.D. so that is what I last bought. The levers are handier, but it isn't really any more positive than cheapo Weavers.