Rings and base suggestions

[Polar Express]

Hi folks, I decided to open another thread to dedicate to this topic.

I recently made a purchase of two Leupold VX II scopes to mount on two Savage Rifles, one in .308, and on in 300 WM.

here is my thread that talks about that:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?p=7033016#post7033016

Now, the question is what bases and rings do I use? What ones CAN I use? After reading a bit, I gather that it's smartest to use the shortest ones I can for the scopes and rifles I have. That makes sense.

Are there any brands that are better than others? I can say that I have decided that without a doubt, I WILL lap the rings in, using a scope-mounting kit. I have the page that shows what part numbers for Leupold parts will work, but are there other suggestions that I should consider?

Thanks, and have a great day!

PE

 

[hoghunting]

I use and recommend Burris Signature rings with the polymer inserts. No lapping needed and the inserts align the scope to the barrel. Great rings.

 

[slowr1der]

Yea, Burris Signature Zee rings are the best I've used under $100. I love the inserts. Great value and well worth the $30 they cost. I highly recommend them.

 

[Remmy700]

Burris and leupold make some great hunting base/rings combos. I have always used leupold style twist rings on hunting rifles until I went out on a limb and bought a Gamer Reaper Dead nutz mount, and have not looked back. For the price they are very well made and super lite. They would be worth a try if they make it for your particular gun and I am sure they do. Best prices I have found is on ebay.

 

[mbopp]

Another vote for Burris Zee rings and inserts. They cured a scope slipping issue I had on my Contender.

 

[GURU1911]

Mr. Polar:

Bases & ring recommendation: Burris, leupold, or conetrol (dual-dovetail 2-piece models)

1. 100% all steel---no lightweight anything !!!!
2. No "see-thru" anything !!!!
3. Align bases & rings with a proper steel alignment bar---not the scope !!!!!!
4. Turn in the rings with the steel alignment bar, a 1" hardwood dowel, or a plastic ring wrench----do not use scope for this purpose !!!
5. Lap-fit rings for a precision fit, if not using the burris ring inserts. Bench-rest shooters have been doing this for decades !!!
6. Use a small bubble level to level the bases. Then use the level to align the horizontal cross hairs on the scope.

This information was brought to you at no cost, by a 60 year old gun-nut who has mounted at least 100 scopes in the past 30 years !!!

 

[SleazyRider]

Just bought a pair of Leupold bases and standard rings for my Model 70, and quite frankly, I was a bit taken aback at the mediocre quality of the machining, which was about on par with a high school metal shop student. I'll use them, but not without considerable lapping.

 

[SleazyRider]

If you'll permit a slight digression, I am curious about something: When a "professional" gunsmith---let us say a Gander Mountain gunsmith---does a "free mounting," to they lap the scope rings? Does anybody know?