scope rings

[Pizzapinochle]

I know everyone says solid scope mounting is important, and i believe it for highly accurate shooting.

However, i am just getting started in this whole rifle shooting thing.

I am putting a $30 scope on a $150 rifle to get to the "hit the big circle from 100 yards" stage. I'll work on dime size groups once i get some experience.

Do i need nice scope rings for this or will the $12.00 variety work for my low level requirements?

 

[Doc7]

Is this for a 22 or a high caliber rifle?

 

[Pizzapinochle]

It is a .223 NEF handi rifle.

 

[Doc7]

I used this mount to great success on my Marlin 60 22 LR.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002TUSJVQ


I now have tech sights on it but that will be much more than adequate for your current states needs and beyond.

I now have Burris Zee signature rings on another rifle.

 

[osteodoc08]

Budget Aluminum rings will be fine

 

[Doc7]

I can't speak as to centerfire rounds, sorry.

 

[jmr40]

I'd buy some Weaver rings and bases. They are not the best looking, but will hold just as well as mounts costing $100.

http://swfa.com/Weaver-Detachable-Top-Mount-1-Rings-P10396.aspx

http://swfa.com/Weaver-82-Top-Mount-1-Piece-Base-P10311.aspx

You can probably find them at Walmart for less.

 

[LAGS]

If Dime Sized groups is what you eventually want, then buy a little better rings now, or just wait untill you Upgrade your scope later.
A $30.00 scope can get you dime sized groups at 100 yards, but will it last thru the years of shooting.
So it will eventually need replacing as your abilities grow, and you are shooting at 200 yards.

 

[greyling22]

cheap as possible rings will be fine. heck, your $30 scope may come with rings. and lens covers. (my latest burris came with neither. cheapskates)

 

[ColtPythonElite]

Weavers worth fine.

 

[Uncle Mike]

Do i need nice scope rings for this or will the $12.00 variety work for my low level requirements?

Those rings will more than likely get you $24 dollars of headache! Get better quality rings, you'll be far better off.

Take a look at the Weaver Grand Slam series bases and rings, all steel and well machined, and the price is right.

 

[SuedePflow]

I'm a big fan of UTG's QR rings for budget set-ups. I have a set on a Mossberg 500 and on a Ruger 10/22. I'm not usually a fan of cheap parts, but they've both have been great. They are well made and keep my scopes at zero. And they are available at low, med, and high profiles. Just a bit more than $20 shipped.

http://www.amazon.com/UTG-Strength-...UTF8&qid=1388471247&sr=8-2&keywords=utg+rings

 

[JDGray]

You get what you pay for with scopes and rings...

I like Warne maxima rings for cheap, good quality rings.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/34...nt-attachable-weaver-style-rings-matte-medium

 

[Ks5shooter]

With Weaver style being the standard,buy a good set and you can have them for life.Switch them to newer guns etc. as collection grows or you sell and buy. Rings arent like a horse they dont eat.

 

[NeuseRvrRat]

i use DNZ Game Reaper "Dednutz" mounts on any rifle for which they're available. can't beat the simplicity, ruggedness, quality, and aesthetics and they're american made.

 

[Haxby]

Leupold Rifleman rings are good, and about $15.

 

[Art Eatman]

I know that Weaver bases and rings are good for some 4,000 rounds of .30-'06 without any problems.

 

[Cee Zee]

There are lots of rings that will work. There are lots that won't work too. I've had great results with Weaver Tactical rings and terrible results with Weaver Quad rings. Go figure. That had more to do with a troublesome drilling pattern for the bases though.

The one thing you will want to be sure about on your Handi Rifle is whether the rings will be tall enough. They can get in the way if they aren't because of the design of the rifle. People have problems getting scopes mounted with the turrets between the two rings too. I'm not sure why but I just saw a couple of people mention that. I think it's because the rear bell of the scope has to clear the hammer on the rifle. Certain scopes have to be mounted farther back to avoid that issue and that leads to both rings being in front of the turrets.

I'd say that means you will need a strong set of rings IMO. Also sometimes aluminum and steel don't play well together so I'd probably go for steel in your situation. Steel rings can be cheap too BTW.

I've had good luck with Millet Angle Loc rings which not only grip better than most rings but have the added capability to adjust for windage which can solve a lot of problems if a rifle isn't drilled for bases just exactly right. It beats trying to get your scope to bend to suit your needs even if you are using a scope that you bought used or whatever. It could bet the scope has already been kinked and will need something to get it pointed back in the right direction too. Elevation is much easier to deal with. A piece of a pop can under a base can do wonders there.

Billet rings are a little more than your basic rings but they would probably good for your rifle because you need tall rings which might have to grab the scope close to each other not to mention the possibility of having to work with a used scope that is kinked or maybe a rifle that wasn't drilled and tapped perfectly. I used Angle Loc rings on the Weaver T-36 I have mounted on my CZ 453 for target shooting. They have worked extremely well even though they are not designed to work with a CZ type mount (Euro tip-off mount size). I paid about $20 for the ones I have which isn't bad at all for what you get IMO. If you could see some of the groups I've shot with that CZ setup you'd know why I think they work better than should be expected.

 

[cdb1]

I personally wouldn't put $10.00 rings on even a rimfire. I use Warne rings also. I also would not let someone at a big box store mount your scope. Let a gunsmith do it or find someone that knows what they doing and have them show you.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I have a set of 8 buck air gun rings on a CZ. They have been on it about 4 years. It gets taken to the range near weekly and doesn't just sit in a safe. In probably 10k rounds, I have had zero issues.

 

[v8stang289]

I'll echo what Haxby said. I've had good luck with the Leupold Rifleman rings on several rifles over the last 10 years. They're inexpensive and work well in my experience.

 

[gamestalker]

I've been using Burris Zee rings since 1980 or so. I once dropped my rifle from a tree, landed on the scope, bent the objective end of the tube down forward of the lens slightly. Leupold glass also. When I put it on paper the next day, it was only shooting a couple inches high at 200 yds.. Yes sir, Zee rings are good!

GS

 

[I6turbo]

I have a set of 8 buck air gun rings on a CZ. They have been on it about 4 years. It gets taken to the range near weekly and doesn't just sit in a safe. In probably 10k rounds, I have had zero issues.

Same here. Some cheap Weavers on some guns, some $70 rings on others. Zero issues with any of them, but I've only been using the oldest cheap Weavers for about 40 years, so maybe I'm yet to encounter the terrible problems that people predict for the cheap rings.

 

[aka108]

On your rig I'd just go to Walmart and purchase a set of their 4 or 5 dollar Simmons rings. They do just fine. Propery mounted they will hold your scope as tightly as a pair of 50+ dollar rings.

 

[Vol46]

Inexpensive rifle, inexpensive scope - I would say that bargain rings would be fine. Be sure they are mounted well, & tightened down snug. If you end up having trouble getting a consistent point of impact, I would be more concerned about the $30 scope.