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Author Topic: Scope mount questions  (Read 2321 times)

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Offline Moving2thecountry

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Based on my initial research, steel scope mounts are better than aluminum or aluminum alloy mounts.

Correct me if I am wrong.

The next question I have is which type of scope mounting system should I go with:  Dovetail, weaver, leopold quick-release, or weaver quick release?.

Leupold makes a dovetail one piece base for my gun.

It with the rings will be cheaper than the weaver rings and one piece steel base that I can get.

Thanks for your advice.
« Last Edit: January 01/03/09, 09:20:32 PM by Moving2thecountry »

Offline Moving2thecountry

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Okay, so I think I am going to go with a one piece weaver-style base and leupold QRW quick release rings. 



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Offline Moving2thecountry

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The other option which I am leaning against is the quick release base and corresponding rings.  I am thinking that the 2 screws per ring in the other system will be better.

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Offline pheasantman2121

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When I worked at gander we always liked the leupold stuff better higher quality.  I think that i would go with the one piece weaver style base and the leupold qrw rings.  But that is my 2 cents
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Offline JohnWester

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i use the quick release mounts on my muzzle loader... work great.
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Offline snmann

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I use weaver style bases & Burris Signature Z rings.  You can really crank the scope down  & they won't leave a mark.

Offline Moving2thecountry

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I use weaver style bases & Burris Signature Z rings.  You can really crank the scope down  & they won't leave a mark.
I had already ordered the rings and mount by the time I learned about the Z rings.  Consequently, I think I am going to have to lap my rings to improve the surface area contact.  I heard the Z rings are really good in this regard (no lapping required).

Offline Moving2thecountry

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I got the mount and rings, lapped the rings, and mounted.  All went smooth, and I don't think a gunsmith could have done a better job.  The lapping bar and alignment jigs are for sale/trade in the classified section, as I don't think I will use these again.