Author Topic: Need scope rings for new barrells please post opinions (Read 264 times)

Extremesolo · « **on:** October 10, 2005, 07:31:25 AM »

I will be receiving my new 20 ga rifled slug barrell and 45-70 barrell soon and will be scoping both of them. Does anyone use redfield mounts on their handy rifles? I have burris zee rings on my other barrells but I heard the redfield mounts are identical to leupold mounts and I know leupold are high quality. Basically I am trying to keep the cost down so I am looking for a good inexpensive set of medium height weaver type mounts. Please chime in with any suggestions.

MSP Ret · « **Reply #1 on:** October 10, 2005, 07:37:13 AM »

I like the Millet Angle Loc Rings but some here do not. If you like Leupold why not try the Leupold "Rifleman" rings available at Wal Mart for about $17, or so I have read here on other threads...Best of luck....<><.... :grin:

Extremesolo · « **Reply #2 on:** October 10, 2005, 07:37:21 AM »

Also what would be the better mount a weaver standard or the 4x4 mount.

Mac11700 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 10, 2005, 07:48:25 AM »

There are some things to scrimp on...good rings and good scopes aren't 2 of them I would ...bite the bullet...pick up some Leupolds steel rings(weaver style) in the end you'll be glad you did...if Leupolds are to expensive...check out the rings made by Warne...

Mac

bajabill · « **Reply #4 on:** October 10, 2005, 07:51:29 AM »

I use the Luepold Rifleman, weaver style mounts on my Handis

I have one other gun with weaver style scope rail, I use Weaver 4x4 rings - I like these rings for a weaver style attachment.

Without a doubt, avoid the ring style that is essentialy a band, that is tightened on one side only. As you tighten it, it tends to roll the scope, and getting the reticles level is a major PITA.

Also, all of my mounts are lapped first. I dont know how much it helps, but never have I noticed the both bottom surfaces were true without the lapping.