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 Recommendations on rings
#7769754
03/12/20 05:48 PM
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wsjaxIV
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I just bought a new Leupold VX5-HD for my Remington 700 in 7mmMag and I am looking for recommendations on rings. The scope has a 30mm tube.
I asked a similar question in the Optics forum and only got two responses I'm hoping more people see this post.
Thanks in advance for your input.
"The world is littered with the bodies of people that tried to stick it to ole J.R."
J.R. Ewing, 1981
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Re: Recommendations on rings
[Re: wsjaxIV]
#7769767
03/12/20 05:58 PM
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Bee'z
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First, get a picatinny scope base. Then buy quality rings like Seekins, TPS, or Talley Tactical. The guy with the extremely long screen name had it covered 
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Re: Recommendations on rings
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#7769774
03/12/20 06:02 PM
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dee
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Hawkins rings are a great option.
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Re: Recommendations on rings
[Re: wsjaxIV]
#7769791
03/12/20 06:21 PM
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TFF Caribou
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Last time I bought rings TPS was by far the best value for the money. Imthereasondovesmourn covered it 100%. That why you only got 2 responses.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: Recommendations on rings
[Re: wsjaxIV]
#7769919
03/12/20 07:53 PM
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Drop Tine
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I went with a Seekins rail and 30mm Seekins rings on my PRC.
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Re: Recommendations on rings
[Re: wsjaxIV]
#7769923
03/12/20 07:55 PM
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Korean Redneck
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I have often wondered about TPS. I see mixed reviews online when I was looking for alternatives to Badger rings.
I'm a dude who likes long barrels!
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Re: Recommendations on rings
[Re: wsjaxIV]
#7769949
03/12/20 08:08 PM
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Jimbo1
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Leopold website gives recommendations...for Leopold rings and bases.
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Re: Recommendations on rings
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#7769957
03/12/20 08:13 PM
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Pitchfork Predator
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Burris aluminum tactical rings are plenty good enough IMO.....
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Re: Recommendations on rings
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#7769966
03/12/20 08:23 PM
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MacDaddy21
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Badger ordnance rings and base
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Re: Recommendations on rings
[Re: wsjaxIV]
#7770022
03/12/20 09:25 PM
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duckhunter175
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Seekins or NF ultralights- Low height
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Re: Recommendations on rings
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#7770065
03/12/20 10:06 PM
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QuitShootinYoungBucks
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Seekins or NF ultralights- Low height
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Re: Recommendations on rings
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#7770097
03/12/20 10:34 PM
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Greg
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I recently went with the NF Ultralite’s and like them. They are proud of them though.
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Re: Recommendations on rings
[Re: Bee'z]
#7770115
03/12/20 10:58 PM
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J.G.
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First, get a picatinny scope base. Then buy quality rings like Seekins, TPS, or Talley Tactical. The guy with the extremely long screen name had it covered Add Night Force Ultralites to the list
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Re: Recommendations on rings
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#7770205
03/13/20 12:06 AM
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ImTheReasonDovesMourn
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First, get a picatinny scope base. Then buy quality rings like Seekins, TPS, or Talley Tactical. The guy with the extremely long screen name had it covered Add Night Force Ultralites to the list I've never owned any NF rings, but I have no doubt they're quality units.
Haha yea I polished that thing for hours.
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Re: Recommendations on rings
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#7770321
03/13/20 01:19 AM
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onlysmith&wesson
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I have that scope on a CTR with Warne Rings. A lot of hard use, great field results.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: Recommendations on rings
[Re: wsjaxIV]
#7770337
03/13/20 01:28 AM
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wsjaxIV
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Thanks everyone. I failed to mention that this rifle would be used strictly for hunting so I will have it in the field rather than on a bench.
"The world is littered with the bodies of people that tried to stick it to ole J.R."
J.R. Ewing, 1981
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Re: Recommendations on rings
[Re: wsjaxIV]
#7770341
03/13/20 01:30 AM
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duckhunter175
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Thanks everyone. I failed to mention that this rifle would be used strictly for hunting so I will have it in the field rather than on a bench. All the more reason to buy some quality rings!!! I may have a set of medium NF UL 30mm coming off soon....
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Re: Recommendations on rings
[Re: Greg]
#7770343
03/13/20 01:31 AM
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duckhunter175
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I recently went with the NF Ultralite’s and like them. They are proud of them though. True-- but easy to find used for $110-125
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Re: Recommendations on rings
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#7770374
03/13/20 01:52 AM
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pertnear
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Leopold website gives recommendations...for Leopold rings and bases. +1 When in doubt, buy Leupold!
"Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.” - George Orwell
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Re: Recommendations on rings
[Re: wsjaxIV]
#7770380
03/13/20 01:56 AM
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duckhunter175
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Their MK4 steel were bombproof-- literally.... but they weighed in HEAVY. Never had ring marks or issues but their are much better 7075 options!
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Re: Recommendations on rings
[Re: duckhunter175]
#7770429
03/13/20 02:38 AM
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ImTheReasonDovesMourn
Snarky Mark
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Thanks everyone. I failed to mention that this rifle would be used strictly for hunting so I will have it in the field rather than on a bench. All the more reason to buy some quality rings!!! I may have a set of medium NF UL 30mm coming off soon.... No doubt. One shot on a trophy buck is more important than all the shots I've ever put on a steel plate or paper target.
Haha yea I polished that thing for hours.
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Re: Recommendations on rings
[Re: pertnear]
#7770432
03/13/20 02:43 AM
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Brother in-law
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Leopold website gives recommendations...for Leopold rings and bases. +1 When in doubt, buy Leupold! Terrible idea
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Re: Recommendations on rings
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#7770434
03/13/20 02:47 AM
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ImTheReasonDovesMourn
Snarky Mark
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Snarky Mark
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Leopold website gives recommendations...for Leopold rings and bases. +1 When in doubt, buy Leupold! Terrible idea Yes.
Haha yea I polished that thing for hours.
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Re: Recommendations on rings
[Re: wsjaxIV]
#7771527
03/14/20 01:55 AM
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wsjaxIV
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Just out of curiosity, what effect does a picatinny rail have on cartridge ejection when the bolt is cycled?
"The world is littered with the bodies of people that tried to stick it to ole J.R."
J.R. Ewing, 1981
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Re: Recommendations on rings
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#7771557
03/14/20 02:29 AM
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Judd
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