Nahhh you didn't steal the thread ...
comparing the Leupold QRW rings to the ARMS # 22 rings is a very valid addition to the topic. I have BOTH, and while the ARMS work a bit quicker [ one second to snap the two ARMS levers out VS about three seconds to spin off the two Leupold levers ] , the Leupold rings do have some advantages.
1.] The Leupold rings have way more adjustment to make up for variations in the rail width. The Leupold rings will adjust down TIGHT to fit the Weaver rails [ and any other slightly undersized knockoffs ]. The ARMS tighten up best on the wider Picatinny rails, and tolerances on these rails had better be close to right, or the levers are too hard, or too soft on camming/rotating that 1/4 turn into lockup.
2.] The Leupold rings are better looking on anything other than a Mil Spec type rifle
3.] The ARMS are 30 MM, with EXPENSIVE step down spacers for 1". The Leupolds are available in 1" and 30 MM, and either one cost a bunch less than the ARMS ... and are easier to locate up here in Canuckistan.
4.] I personally think the Leupolds are held to better tolerances, with better fit and finish, and just may be stronger.
That being said, I DO use both types of rings.
No M-14 with an ARMS # 18 mount should be without the matching ARMS rings ...
it just wouldn't be fashionable.
Like wearing a plaid shirt with horizontal stripes.
As usual, YMMV
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comparing the Leupold QRW rings to the ARMS # 22 rings is a very valid addition to the topic. I have BOTH, and while the ARMS work a bit quicker [ one second to snap the two ARMS levers out VS about three seconds to spin off the two Leupold levers ] , the Leupold rings do have some advantages.
1.] The Leupold rings have way more adjustment to make up for variations in the rail width. The Leupold rings will adjust down TIGHT to fit the Weaver rails [ and any other slightly undersized knockoffs ]. The ARMS tighten up best on the wider Picatinny rails, and tolerances on these rails had better be close to right, or the levers are too hard, or too soft on camming/rotating that 1/4 turn into lockup.
2.] The Leupold rings are better looking on anything other than a Mil Spec type rifle
3.] The ARMS are 30 MM, with EXPENSIVE step down spacers for 1". The Leupolds are available in 1" and 30 MM, and either one cost a bunch less than the ARMS ... and are easier to locate up here in Canuckistan.
4.] I personally think the Leupolds are held to better tolerances, with better fit and finish, and just may be stronger.
That being said, I DO use both types of rings.
No M-14 with an ARMS # 18 mount should be without the matching ARMS rings ...
it just wouldn't be fashionable.
Like wearing a plaid shirt with horizontal stripes.
As usual, YMMV
[:{)
LAZ 1
