Scope mounts -what style you prefer?

[Jerry D]

Is a pictinanny (sp) rail a full length weaver style mount?

If not what do you perfer along with the Leupold dual dovetail or STD mounts?

I just got my first weaver style mounts today and I love the ease of use with the weaver style mounts as they just fix in place. I was using Burris signature zee rings with inserts which allow for the scope to just fit in place perfectly real easy - Not sure if its the most solid method though but I do like it so far.

What styles are your favorites and pro's/con's or is it mainly personal preference?

 

[dakotasin]

mostly personal preference. there are differences, some of them matter to some, some differences don't.

my favorite hunting application mounts are talley lightweights. second favorite is leupold dd.

favorite rail-type set up is badger. second favorite is farrel.

can't stand weavers.

 

[jmr40]

I'm sold on Talley Lightweights, unless you need or want quick detachable. I like the Weaver style bases. The Weaver rings work fine but are ugly as sin so I would use another ring designed to work with Weaver bases.

I don't care much for Leupold mounts unless you have a rifle problem and must use something windage adjustable to get your scope zeroed.

 

[P.B.Walsh]

Are the Leupold QD rings any good for a Ken Farrel '700 SA action?

Thanks,
P.B.Walsh

 

[jbkebert]

Very happy with Leupold QR rings and bases.

 

[Smith357]

I've always preferred the two piece dovetail style mounts, I'm not fond of one piece mounts that block the loading and ejection port on my bolt guns, plus I think the clean lines of the dovetails just look better. Ymmv

 

[mongo4567]

I like a Weaver type rail (one piece base if possible) and wide rings (tactical style) if they will fit. I sacrifice a little space when reloading and cleanliness of the lines, but they never move.

 

[browningguy]

Weaver or picatinny base with the Burris Zee rings is as good as it gets for function. There are prettier ways to go but none that will work any better.

 

[ArmedBear]

I really like my Warne bases (Weaver style) and Warne QD rings. The scope pops on and off my .30-06 with 2-piece bases, without losing zero.

 

[USSR]

All my rifles have picatinny rails with tactical rings. All it takes to switch a scope from one rifle to another, is to loosen 2 bolts, remove scope, place scope on new rifle, and tighten 2 bolts.

Don

 

[fireman 9731]

I like Millet rings on a Weaver base.

 

[Art Eatman]

I've never had any problem with Weaver stuff. Probably have put them on over twenty rifles, through the years. I have one rifle set up with Conetrol mounts, which are probably among the more aesthetically pleasing of all--and they've worked for nearly forty years. Takes three hands to install, though.

Whoever makes the windage-adjustable base definitely did a Good Thing. It was the only solution on one rifle that wasn't drilled quite right.

 

[Heck]

I like the leupold dual dovetail.

 

[Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow]

STD mounts

I know what they are, but it still makes me laugh.

Well, it depends on the rifle. My T/C Icons have a built in rail, so I use rings that fit those (Leupold PRW for example).

Otherwise (no rail), I'd prefer the dual dovetail, or "standard" ones (front dovetail and rear adjustable). Leupold brand being the standard here.

Guys, lemme say that if you're on a budget, NcStar has some incredibly low-priced rings that appear to be very nice rings with nice features - try this on for size: For $12.00, quick-detach, all-steel weaver/P-rail rings. For $7.00, lightweight aluminum "tactical" rings - very robust with the giant bolt-head on the side. I'm testing one of the steel pair at the moment. Look these up, because if they don't break then they're an incredible value.

 

[Uncle Mike]

Are the Leupold QD rings any good for a Ken Farrel '700 SA action?

Mav, I would assume you mean the Ken Ferrel Short Action 700 Picatinny or weaver type mount. If this is so then.... NO, the Leupold 'QR' (quick release) mounts will not work with a picatinny style rail.

You might have ment the Leupold QRW or PRW rings...these WILL work with the picatinny or weaver type mount.

The Leupold QR mounts utilize Leupolds proprietary quick release 'post' type system... not the same.

As for the type of mount...'P' rails (picatinny/weaver rails) are made for ease of mounting various length optics and or other items to one said firearm... the 'rail', with its many mounting positions allow for great latitude.

These 'P' rails are not aesthetic in any way and lend their military, Cepiticon transformer robot (spelling...?) looks to military/tactical weapons best... popular opinion only...lol hehehehe

The Nice thing about the P rails is that, as USSR said, one can remove a dysfunctional scope and install a back-up unit without any appreciable lose of zero... might save that hunting trip.

As for the Double Dovetail (DD) type mounts... I prefer these to the Standard type of mount, MHO... seems as though the 'DD' mounts would exhibit less chance of movement, although the standard type mount has been in place and working with little complaint for years.

With today's 'shorter' bodied scopes we are having to mount more and more P rails to the receivers of otherwise pretty rifles... we have had to make several P rails that do not have all the obnoxious slots cut into them.

I like the Tally Steel or Stainless Steel rings and bases the best, but do have a rifle or two that are hunting rifles wearing P rails.

 

[Maverick223]

Mav, I would assume you mean the Ken Ferrel Short Action 700 Picatinny or weaver type mount. If this is so then.... NO, the Leupold 'QR' (quick release) mounts will not work with a picatinny style rail.

Mike...did you bump your head? Tis "Mav" here...your quote is of PB.

FWIW, I am not a big fan of the Weaver style mounts if you plan to remove the rings often (or really at all), they seem to have too much play in them. I think Talley and double dovetail Leupold are great mounts/rings for hunting, and are a good deal beter looking and more secure than the Weaver style. For a tactical rifle integrated picatinny rails are preferred, with separate mounts following closely behind. I prefer to use a one-pc. mount on a precision rifle and smaller/lighter rings on carbines. These will allow a very secure attachment and will facilitate the removal of the optic with more ease and superior repeatability. That said I believe these type of mounts are completely unnecessary for a hunting rifle as they are seldom removed, and light weight is a big factor.

Guys, lemme say that if you're on a budget, NcStar has some incredibly low-priced rings that appear to be very nice rings with nice features - try this on for size: For $12.00, quick-detach, all-steel weaver/P-rail rings. For $7.00, lightweight aluminum "tactical" rings - very robust with the giant bolt-head on the side. I'm testing one of the steel pair at the moment. Look these up, because if they don't break then they're an incredible value.

Doc, I have tried both and find the steel to be great (value and overall), these are still in use with no foreseeable replacement...OTOH the Al. version was relegated to flashlight mount service pretty quickly, and have been doing a great job there, I would NOT use them for a scope, they just feel flimsy to me and they are weaver style not picatinny as they advertise (though it will work for both). Both are a good value dependent upon use.

 

[blackops]

1 piece base. Gives a more stable platform for optics. Some say it covers up the receiver, but are you planning on having to make quick mag switches like your in combat enviroment? Dovetail rings. Whatever manufacturer you prefer.

 

[klayton]

i use a farrell base that i bought from sss for my savage and it is rock solid along with warne tactical rings... you can buy the best scope out there and mount it to the best rifle ever and if the base and rings are not good you aint going to shoot fro crap spend the money and cry once.
i also have a 30-06 with leupold bases and rings and a luey scope i sighted that rifle in when i was 13 ..... i am 27 now, have not touched it since

 

[berettashotgun]

I used Leupold for years, then ran into a problem with a heavy recoil round, it tore up a Leupold in three shots ( more than likely MY fault - heck, it was my fault):banghead:.
I have begun using Talley Lightweight and on a HUNTING rifle the Talley lightweight's are my favorite -ever!
On a tactical rifle I just use the "factory" supplied sights. They ALWAYS worked excellent on the A2 for me. Never ONCE had to worry about the sights in a time of need.
The pic rail on most *milspec* optic set-ups is very adequate with badger rings. You cannot go wrong with Badger stuff, just strikes me that I see them selling for 3X the price amongst different dealers.

 

[garyhan]

I like Weaver. Two piece bases and Weaver or good quality compatible rings. The only criticism I hear of Weaver style mounts is that they are ugly, and I personally do not find them so. You can spend a lot more and not get better function.

gary