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Ring and base suggestions
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02/07/19 04:25 PM
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Rock Rancher
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A friend is buying a new hunting rig and asking for advice on scope rings and base. Seems like he's set on getting a Winchester XPR in either .243, 6.5 CM or .308.
What says the THF brain trust about rings and base for scope mounting on this rifle?
Thanks!
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Re: Ring and base suggestions
[Re: Rock Rancher]
#7427140
02/07/19 04:45 PM
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ChadTRG42
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Just whatever you do, do NOT get this style of Leupold bases. The ring on the left has the rear windage adjustment screws that come loose and strip out. I have seen MANY rifles not be able to hold zero and/or strip the ears of the ring causing problems. And if the action has 4 holes for mounting, use all 4 holes, and not get a mount that only uses 3 holes for support.
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Re: Ring and base suggestions
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02/07/19 05:07 PM
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ccoker
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for a hunting rifle I am a big fan of the Talley lightweights if they make a set that fits the rifle.
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Re: Ring and base suggestions
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02/07/19 05:42 PM
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Buzzsaw
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Just whatever you do, do NOT get this style of Leupold bases. The ring on the left has the rear windage adjustment screws that come loose and strip out. I have seen MANY rifles not be able to hold zero and/or strip the ears of the ring causing problems. And if the action has 4 holes for mounting, use all 4 holes, and not get a mount that only uses 3 holes for support. these are greatness
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Re: Ring and base suggestions
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02/07/19 06:09 PM
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QuitShootinYoungBucks
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for a hunting rifle I am a big fan of the Talley lightweights if they make a set that fits the rifle. I have a set of low Talley mounts for a model 70. OP, ask him to find out if the XPR and the 70 share the same mount-if so, I'll make him a really good deal.
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Re: Ring and base suggestions
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#7427229
02/07/19 06:23 PM
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I have a set of low Talley mounts for a model 70. OP, ask him to find out if the XPR and the 70 share the same mount-if so, I'll make him a really good deal.
They are different products on the Talley website. Thanks though.
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Re: Ring and base suggestions
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02/08/19 03:04 AM
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David Maas
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I really like the DNZ single piece units, this is a stock photo that I just happened to have handy, was talking to a friend about a option for his AR They are light and true, only the one mating surface to the gun
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Re: Ring and base suggestions
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02/10/19 02:34 PM
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booradley
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I use EGW bases and Warne rings.
Don’t roll those bloodshot eyes at me.
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Re: Ring and base suggestions
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02/10/19 07:28 PM
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BigDad
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I use EGW bases and Warne rings. This
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Re: Ring and base suggestions
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02/10/19 07:54 PM
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snake oil
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for a hunting rifle I am a big fan of the Talley lightweights if they make a set that fits the rifle. Yep..
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