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 Best rings ?
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12/19/24 02:24 AM
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BubRay
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Need a new set of rings for a vx3 hd 4-14x50 cds on a browning x bolt speed. What’s everyone using now?
Take Care,
Bub
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Re: Best rings ?
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12/19/24 02:33 AM
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AP2714
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Re: Best rings ?
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12/19/24 02:47 AM
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BOBO the Clown
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Direct or rail?
These three have never let me down and are specifically built to fix where others fail. Case in point all three have 65lb torque spec for base.
For a rail-
Lightest and best value for money: 2 hole NF UL
Most bomb proof and still light: Unknown Munitions
The easiest install and bomb proof but heavy: ARC brace
Bottom line, never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals.-Sen Joni Ernst
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Re: Best rings ?
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#9155785
12/19/24 03:17 AM
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GusWayne
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3 years ago I was driving a brand new Ram 2500 coming home from hunting when I was hit broadside from a white thrash scumbag with no insurance.
The X Bolt behind me took the direct hit, it flipped over and when the truck stopped spinning landed barrel up on the passenger side.
It held its zero and from that day forward I’m a Talley fan…
They’re out dated, not cool, whatever…
That wreck totaled truck…
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12/19/24 03:31 AM
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GWW
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3 years ago I was driving a brand new Ram 2500 coming home from hunting when I was hit broadside from a white thrash scumbag with no insurance.
The X Bolt behind me took the direct hit, it flipped over and when the truck stopped spinning landed barrel up on the passenger side.
It held its zero and from that day forward I’m a Talley fan…
They’re out dated, not cool, whatever…
That wreck totaled truck…
Talley Rings are the simplest and best!
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12/19/24 03:33 AM
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redchevy
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I’ve used Talley, weaver, warne, and Burris. All installed with torque driver and no issues with any.
It's hell eatin em live
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#9155798
12/19/24 03:56 AM
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Dave Davidson
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RC, same here.
I don’t have a favorite and I have some that are truly ancient.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: Best rings ?
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#9155816
12/19/24 06:03 AM
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DStroud
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I like all the Hawkins rings and have all 3 styles. The lighter weight ones are on one of my main hunting rifles.
"Anyone taking up handloading necessarily plays with unknown factors and takes chances. But so does anyone who drives a car,goes to a cocktail party,eats in a restaurant,or gets married."
Jack O'Connor 1963
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#9155820
12/19/24 08:39 AM
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ntxtrapper
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Leupold pic rail steel for me.
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#9155824
12/19/24 10:25 AM
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wp75169
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Of the ones I own the Area 419 rings seem to be manufactured on a higher level than anything else.
I’ve also never had trouble with my NF, or ZCO rings.
I really like Talley, and have never had an issue, but the LW have a reputation for breaking.
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12/19/24 11:42 AM
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onlysmith&wesson
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What mount are you leaning towards? Look at Warne for rings and mount.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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12/19/24 12:22 PM
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TAB
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Nightforce ultralight are really nice also arc American rifle company are really nice.
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12/19/24 12:48 PM
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BarneyWho
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Direct or rail?
These three have never let me down and are specifically built to fix where others fail. Case in point all three have 65lb torque spec for base.
For a rail-
Lightest and best value for money: 2 hole NF UL
Most bomb proof and still light: Unknown Munitions
The easiest install and bomb proof but heavy: ARC brace No MDT recommendation??? 
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Re: Best rings ?
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12/19/24 12:59 PM
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Paul 1167
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Paul T.
Fort Worth, TX
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Re: Best rings ?
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12/19/24 01:03 PM
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J.G.
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Nighforce Ultralite
Light, strong, reliable.
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Re: Best rings ?
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12/19/24 02:15 PM
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68A
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Last couple sets of rings I've bought have been Talley Tactical and Warne MountainTech. Both have been solid.
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12/19/24 02:24 PM
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Brother in-law
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12/19/24 02:38 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Direct or rail?
These three have never let me down and are specifically built to fix where others fail. Case in point all three have 65lb torque spec for base.
For a rail-
Lightest and best value for money: 2 hole NF UL
Most bomb proof and still light: Unknown Munitions
The easiest install and bomb proof but heavy: ARC brace No MDT recommendation??? No!!!!!!! Reason that piece is titanium on NF and UM OP if you are looking for direct I’d go Hawkins. If any body needs remmy mounts, I have two sets of IOTA direct Remington 30mm mounts I’d sale for $40 OBO a piece, never mounted, and never used IOTA as I switched to rail, so no experience with them
Bottom line, never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals.-Sen Joni Ernst
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#9155921
12/19/24 02:50 PM
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Buzzsaw
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Talley Bronze, made for the X-Bolt
SPACE FOR RENT
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Re: Best rings ?
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12/19/24 03:03 PM
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If you're mounting a Leupold scope, I'd go with the two piece Leupold mounts. They have a really cool windage adjustment that NO other manufacturer has. I hear they're awesome mounts!
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12/19/24 03:08 PM
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J.G.
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Last couple sets of rings I've bought have been Talley Tactical and Warne MountainTech. Both have been solid. Careful torqing the windage nuts on those. I've seen two sets crack at the 90° corner. Talley made it right and shipped out new rings at no cost. Night Force calls for 65 in/lbs on their windage nuts. The same torque as action screws. That's stout!
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Re: Best rings ?
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12/19/24 03:09 PM
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J.G.
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If you're mounting a Leupold scope, I'd go with the two piece Leupold mounts. They have a really cool windage adjustment that NO other manufacturer has. I hear they're awesome mounts! 
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12/19/24 03:10 PM
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Last couple sets of rings I've bought have been Talley Tactical and Warne MountainTech. Both have been solid. Careful torqing the windage nuts on those. I've seen two sets crack at the 90° corner. Talley made it right and shipped out new rings at no cost. Night Force calls for 65 in/lbs on their windage nuts. The same torque as action screws. That's stout! Yessir. So far, so good.
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12/19/24 03:23 PM
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If you're mounting a Leupold scope, I'd go with the two piece Leupold mounts. They have a really cool windage adjustment that NO other manufacturer has. I hear they're awesome mounts! I see what he's doin 
SPACE FOR RENT
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12/19/24 03:24 PM
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If you're mounting a Leupold scope, I'd go with the two piece Leupold mounts. They have a really cool windage adjustment that NO other manufacturer has. I hear they're awesome mounts! Just having a little fun. Not a whole lot of work going on with 4 business days left until Christmas.
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12/19/24 03:41 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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If you're mounting a Leupold scope, I'd go with the two piece Leupold mounts. They have a really cool windage adjustment that NO other manufacturer has. I hear they're awesome mounts! this about like summoning beetle juice… That’s funny
Bottom line, never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals.-Sen Joni Ernst
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Re: Best rings ?
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12/19/24 03:41 PM
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J.G.
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If you're mounting a Leupold scope, I'd go with the two piece Leupold mounts. They have a really cool windage adjustment that NO other manufacturer has. I hear they're awesome mounts! I see what he's doin I do too. All in good fun! He know I view those bases and rings as scrap metal.
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Re: Best rings ?
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12/19/24 05:20 PM
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NF Ultralites are my go to rings. Seekins makes some that are really good, the machining on them is top notch, every one I have used fit the scope like a tight glove. However, they are heavy, and use two screws per ring to attach to the rail rather than the single like NF, for those reasons they are second place for me.
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12/19/24 05:34 PM
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J.G.
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NF Ultralites are my go to rings. Seekins makes some that are really good, the machining on them is top notch, every one I have used fit the scope like a tight glove. However, they are heavy, and use two screws per ring to attach to the rail rather than the single like NF, for those reasons they are second place for me. Same here. Seekins are good rings. It's easier and faster to remove and install NF Ultralite rings. I just have to come up with a 1/2" wrench. I've used a Crescent wrench on my own stuff, in a jam. I move scopes around a whole lot, though.
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Re: Best rings ?
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12/19/24 06:54 PM
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EGW Tactical or NF Ultralite rings are the two I recommend.
I also move scopes around and like JG, and with EGW or NF rings, I can do it in 10 minutes or less.
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12/19/24 07:01 PM
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If you're mounting a Leupold scope, I'd go with the two piece Leupold mounts. They have a really cool windage adjustment that NO other manufacturer has. I hear they're awesome mounts! I see what he's doin I do too. All in good fun! He know I view those bases and rings as scrap metal. I actually have a few that I have taken off of my FIL's rifles. I'll part with 'em cheap!
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12/19/24 08:42 PM
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Nighforce Ultralite
Light, strong, reliable. This right here!!!
I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.
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Re: Best rings ?
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12/19/24 09:17 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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NF Ultralites are my go to rings. Seekins makes some that are really good, the machining on them is top notch, every one I have used fit the scope like a tight glove. However, they are heavy, and use two screws per ring to attach to the rail rather than the single like NF, for those reasons they are second place for me. Same here. Seekins are good rings. It's easier and faster to remove and install NF Ultralite rings. I just have to come up with a 1/2" wrench. I've used a Crescent wrench on my own stuff, in a jam. I move scopes around a whole lot, though. I just stuck one in my fix-it-stick kit…. By the way….. on sale for anyone looking https://shop.opticsplanet.com/fix-i...TDXUiwaFsbJGCW1Vqtp2TihxXDRoCalEQAvD_BwE
Bottom line, never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals.-Sen Joni Ernst
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Re: Best rings ?
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12/19/24 11:40 PM
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That’s the kit I have. Use it for everything.
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Re: Best rings ?
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If you want heavy duty and nearly indestructible, take a look at Area 419 rings. I have them on my custom 6.5 CM.
Distance is not the issue, but the winds can make it interesting!
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