How to choose rings and bases for leupold vx 1

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Hi All,
I have zero experience with optics and I just got a VX1 and I want to mount it on my rifle which has a weaver rail. My questions are:
What type of rings/bases should I get ? Should I only buy leupold since it is a leupold scope ?
what size of rings is VX1 ? And is there any quick-detach rings available for it ?

Thanks !
CT
 
You can use any brand of rings you'd like. It's nice to keep things matching, but sometimes that's not an option. The VX-1 has a 1" diameter tube and since you're mounting it to a rail you'll need a "weaver" style of ring.

My personal preference is the Leupold PRW rings, most applications will allow you to use a low height, but medium may be required if extra clearance is required.

The VX-1 is a great all round scope, I've used over a dozen now. They've stood up and performed very well for me.
 
You can use any brand of ring so long as it is 1". Most common hunting scopes have a 1" tube so you will have lots to choose from. 30mm is the other common size, they are significantly bigger and the scopes with that tube size are mostly higher end optics.

Is you objective 40mm? If so you should use medium or even low height rings. A 50mm objective may require high rings.

You could get away cheap with basic Weaver rings, but they are tough to mount if you have never mounted a scope before. The Leupold PRW GMC503 mentioned are nice, but definitely more pricey. I like Burris steel rings.
 
cam1936 said:
You can use any brand of ring so long as it is 1". Most common hunting scopes have a 1" tube so you will have lots to choose from. 30mm is the other common size, they are significantly bigger and the scopes with that tube size are mostly higher end optics.

Is you objective 40mm? If so you should use medium or even low height rings. A 50mm objective may require high rings.

You could get away cheap with basic Weaver rings, but they are tough to mount if you have never mounted a scope before. The Leupold PRW GMC503 mentioned are nice, but definitely more pricey. I like Burris steel rings.
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Yes it is 40mm, I am considerig Burris.
 
Use Leupold rings with Leupold scopes. They are literally made to be used together to ensure you dont crush the tube on your scope or leave marks when installed properly. The amount of times I have seen damage to Leupold scopes from using other rings is ridiculous.
 
Recce21 said:
Use Leupold rings with Leupold scopes. They are literally made to be used together to ensure you dont crush the tube on your scope or leave marks when installed properly. The amount of times I have seen damage to Leupold scopes from using other rings is ridiculous.
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If they aren't aligned properly, or are over torqued, it doesn't matter what kind of rings you use.
 
gasguzzler said:
I like the weaver steel grand slam rings for the price.
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If you use Burris Z rings and want ease of mounting and no marks on the scope body use the "Signature" model. These use plastic inserts that can be replaced with offset ones that allow for more or less elevation and windage. The only downside is that they cost a little more. Phil.
 
Here's my 2 cents worth:

Apart from the objective diameter, ring height is also dependent on the style of rifle; For hunting rifle, I prefer the scope as low as possible, but if the rifle has iron sights, the rear sight may be in the way. Second, just confirm that it is a Weaver-style rail, not a Picatinny rail. If Weaver, all advice found here applies. If Picatinny, Weaver ones fit, but you are better off using Picatinny ring mounts. Third, if you still enjoy shooting with irons, your idea about QD ring mounts is valid. Good ones are just as reliable as "regular" rings, and they return to zero. Just don't settle for cheap Far-Eastern made junk. Finally, see-through rings are an another option; Lots of folks don't like them, but in my experience, they are just as solid as "regular" rings, but the height becomes a problem with most rifles.

There are many different makes and styles of rings available, all with their own good and bad points. Also, there are a lot of potential pitfalls when mounting scopes. If doing it yourself, you learn a lot - sometimes the hard way. At the same time, I've seen people with "professionally" mounted scopes, where the job was totally buggered.

Have fun...!
 
Recce21 said:
Use Leupold rings with Leupold scopes. They are literally made to be used together to ensure you dont crush the tube on your scope or leave marks when installed properly. The amount of times I have seen damage to Leupold scopes from using other rings is ridiculous.
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I had Leupold bases and rings on my new M70 and was woefully unimpressed with the fact that the front ring was a good .020" higher than the rear ring. I strapped on some Talley bases and rings and there was no measurable difference.

stubblejumper said:
If they aren't aligned properly, or are over torqued, it doesn't matter what kind of rings you use.
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Ain't that the truth. It doesn't matter how much money you spend on equipment if you don't know how to install it properly, or either the product or parts aren't in spec to begin with.
 
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