ninepointer
CGN frequent flyer
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A friend of mine uses nothing but Leopold QRW quick release rings on everything from his .243 to his .300 Win mag. Anybody else have any opinions, good or bad, on these rings? Thanks
Leopold QRW rings
- Thread starter ninepointer
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Unless you routinely are removing and replacing your scope (something I generally don't recommend unless you have a specific need), I don't recommend the QRW (quick release weaver) system. A better choice (for most people) would be the PRW rings which are identical except they don't have a lever on the side and this is replaced by two torx head screws. The levers stick out a little and even though they will remain tight the possibility exists that you or someone else could loosen them accidently. The QRW systms is not expected to remain within one MOA as are the Mark 4 rings and base system that uses a 65 lb torque wrench to ensure repeatability. Phil.
I have the qrw rings on my scopes and remington 700 LA rifles for interchangeability should the need arise. Before this years hunting season I tested the repeatability of this mounting system. I dismounted and remounted the scope between shots while firing a 5 round group at 300m with my 300 win mag. Grouping opened up to 2 1/2" from 1 7/8", Seems ok to me given the convenience afforded by the qrw mounting system.
given the convenience afforded by the qrw mounting system.
I'm a bit baffled to why the group size would be bigger.I have the qrw rings on my scopes and remington 700 LA rifles for interchangeability should the need arise. Before this years hunting season I tested the repeatability of this mounting system. I dismounted and remounted the scope between shots while firing a 5 round group at 300m with my 300 win mag. Grouping opened up to 2 1/2" from 1 7/8", Seems ok to me
I would expect it to have a different POI, but not a larger group.
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Donny Fenn1
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- East Kootenays
65 inch/pounds just for clarification
i started using the QRW rings on anything with a rail and have found repeatability after many on/off tests on various rifles to be excellent
I'm a bit baffled to why the group size would be bigger.
I would expect it to have a different POI, but not a larger group.
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I see my previous post was unclear. The scope was removed and replaced between each shot for the same group, subsequently the "group" enlarged. This was the procedure, shot#1 shoot 1 round then remove scope and replace, shot#2 shoot 1 round then remove scope and replace, etc for 5 rounds. All for same POA, POI changed and group grew to 2 1/2" from a typical group of 1 7/8" when I dont mess around with removing the scope from the rifle with the QRW rings.
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