quick detach scope mounts

I don't know about a quick detach mount. If a mount with quick detach rings would do, I have heard people speak well of Leupold, Warne, and Burris quick detach rings. I have some Leupold QRW (quick release for Weaver type mounts) rings that seem well made but I haven't had a chance to test them yet.
 
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weaver is making very good and strong steel quick detach one but i dont think you ll find them in Canada. the name is lever lok grand slam steel. and they worked great. you ll need steel bases s45 and s46 ...

all the best.
 
I've used EAW and Leupold. I like the EAW as it works very well and has stood up well to everything I have tried it on including a Remington Custom Safari in .416 RM. The Leupold was on a Remington 700 BDL in .338 WM and the release mechanism would tighten up after a few rounds to the point it was very hard to actuate the release mechanism. I'd stick with the EAW if I ever get another set of quick release mounts.
 
Perhaps I am posting 'out of turn' on this, because I've scant experience with a 458.
But I've a 9.3 x 57 with the Mauser SSR / LSR set-up (interwebs search brings home broad results) and while the recoil is significantly less than a 458; I'd guess there are likely some 9.3 x 62 and 9.3 x 74 versions sporting this mount as well. I'd imagine that the 9.3 x 74 is wandering into 'Elephant Gun' territory, no?
But if it's an older Yugo Mauser, then perhaps a version of a Mauser Short (or) Long Side Rail would be a period correct look. If this matters to you, of course.
Buffdog has a post about an older acquired m96 sporting a version of this.
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1095200-Bubba-Redneck-sling-solution

Edit; and while just the mount muddies up a clean 'Irons only look' the irons work perfectly fine with the scope and rings ( loosely using the term of course) dismounted.
 
If you are mounting the scope in the conventional position over the bridge, as opposed to a scout mount ahead of the action, one of the primary considerations with a .458 is being able to acquire sufficient eye relief to avoid getting cut. I haven't found a lever operated scope ring that has an extension. My choice therefore is a one piece pic-rail base which allows the placement of the rings anywhere along it's length. If you can find them, a quick release system like the LaRue would be a good choice, although its expensive, it has a good reputation for a repeatable zero, and the weight of a tactical style mount is not completely out of place on a .458. It seems to me that there are other similar mounts that might be less expensive and easier to acquire in Canada, but you know what they say about getting what you pay for.
 
Boomer said:
If you are mounting the scope in the conventional position over the bridge, as opposed to a scout mount ahead of the action, one of the primary considerations with a .458 is being able to acquire sufficient eye relief to avoid getting cut. I haven't found a lever operated scope ring that has an extension. My choice therefore is a one piece pic-rail base which allows the placement of the rings anywhere along it's length. If you can find them, a quick release system like the LaRue would be a good choice, although its expensive, it has a good reputation for a repeatable zero, and the weight of a tactical style mount is not completely out of place on a .458. It seems to me that there are other similar mounts that might be less expensive and easier to acquire in Canada, but you know what they say about getting what you pay for.
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Mike,

there is one with extension it s the QR from Leupold not the QRW I used it on an old Weatherby mark V that always tried to bite me. I never consider this option with a 458 win mag.

Phil
 
I also have Leupold QRB/ring set on my Win model 70 Super Express 375 H&H , and like others said the release tighten up really tight! But it holds its zero when remounted.
I would put EAW mounts if you want the best!
Good luck Dale Z
 
zywina said:
I also have Leupold QRB/ring set on my Win model 70 Super Express 375 H&H , and like others said the release tighten up really tight! But it holds its zero when remounted.
I would put EAW mounts if you want the best!
Good luck Dale Z
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On the pair of Super Express I have, 458 WM top and 375 H&H below, I went with Weaver Pivot mounts.

 
I have a pair of ARMs QD rings that work very well repeat zero every time. They may look out of place on some rifles but I am way past looks and want function.

pounder
 
I like QRW's, and find they usually get me back to well within 1MOA when detached and reattached. And I know this opinion won't be popular, but I like the old-fashioned Weaver thumbscrew rings as well. They're a pain to mount the scope into, as they rotate the scope while you tighten them, but once you get it the way you want it they work well and they're quick-detach with no tools. Return to zero is certainly good enough for use on a .458. I just recently got a .458 on a Mauser action, and they don't offend my eye on that nice old gloss-blue gun...to me, they "look" just right. I have two low-power Leupold variables set up in the Weavers, and could switch them easily on a hunt if anything happened to one of the scopes. They've held up to probably about 100 rounds for the one scope, and about 160 for the other. Not an exhaustive test of course, but so far they seem promising.
 
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I know this opinion won't be popular, but I like the old-fashioned Weaver thumbscrew rings as well. They're a pain to mount the scope into, as they rotate the scope while you tighten them, but once you get it the way you want it they work well and they're quick-detach with no tools. Return to zero is certainly good enough for use on a .458. I just recently got a .458 on a Mauser action, and they don't offend my eye on that nice old gloss-blue gun...to me, they "look" just right. I have two low-power Leupold variables set up in the Weavers, and could switch them easily on a hunt if anything happened to one of the scopes. They've held up to probably about 100 rounds for the one scope, and about 160 for the other. Not an exhaustive test of course, but so far they seem promising.
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Not sure how they would work on a 458 but they have worked well on a 375Mag for me in the past.

OTOH .... You might like these new rings from Weaver with 4 screws on the top strap instead of the older 2 screw set-up. I bought six sets a few yrs ago and am having good service from them.

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The gun with pivot mounts. I just couldn't gain confidence in them. They worked fine at the range for 50 shots over 2 days but I decided on just standard setup of fixed scope and forgive the irons. I bring the Allen keys with me in case I need to remove the scope and rings. However last September's hunt left me wanting a different scope. My bear was only about 6' from the muzzle when shot so I guess it didn't matter but earlier that day the fine cross hairs and center dot proved to be a pain in the shadows of the setting sun. I'll replace it with a heavy duplex this summer. Thanks for the replys
 
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