Leupold base VS Talley
- Thread starter FatCatsDad
- Start date
FatCatsDad
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Talley are I believe 6061, the Leupold appear to be 50% stronger.
Perhaps better for long actions and magnum calibers.
Sounds like a gimmick offering 50% stronger for 100% price increase. I couldn't imagine recoil breaking the talley rings. I would think the weakest part would be the screws holding it to the action? You would need a harsh recoiling rifle with a pretty heavy scope to cause any concern. The lighter the scope, the less inertia.
Arguably, when it comes to rings/mounts stronger is always better.
Especially if the only downside is they cost a little more. The machining and tolerances are much better on the Leup Backcountry. I’ve installed many Talley LWs. Only one set of the Leup BCs. But the differences were obvious.
Whatever the cause, I’ve seen several sets of Talley LWs break, in a few different ways. And know of several more thru acquaintances.
I've had Talley's break from laying in the back seat of my pickup, on such hard recoiling rifles as a 223... And a set broke after standing in a safe over the winter in my house....
Not to mention the set that broke on a buddies 7/08AI on a stone sheep hunt a couple years ago, when he put his rifle down on the grass and after a few seconds of sitting there I heard the 'PING' and picked it up to look at it.....
There are more reliable options out there when it comes to rings.
Not to mention the set that broke on a buddies 7/08AI on a stone sheep hunt a couple years ago, when he put his rifle down on the grass and after a few seconds of sitting there I heard the 'PING' and picked it up to look at it.....
There are more reliable options out there when it comes to rings.
I agree 100000000%
To many people mounting optics that don’t have a dam clue sadly enough! Amen
I have never had a set of Talley's that were properly mounted, and the screws properly torqued, break or fail. But this is limited to my experience, and of that while working and mounting scopes on customers rifles in local gunstores. Cannot speak for those that mounted their own, and what practices were used in doing so.
Yes, Talley had some issues in the past with alignment, but aligning rods and some elbow grease took care of this. (This before Leupold Backcountry's were available)
I can definitely believe that better quality materials, fit and finish will cause an increase in price of manufacturing. If Leupold is doing such, my experience would push me towards investing in the better quality product. If the screws are suspect, improving to the larger screws would also be a consideration. But again, torquing to proper spec is paramount.
If you are spending big dollars on a rifle and scope, why wouldn't you invest in better quality mounts to ensure a more secure mounting of said optic?
It is what ensures it stays aligned securely to the rifle, and ensures that bullet can be placed on target accurately, when the shooter does their part.
Yes, Talley had some issues in the past with alignment, but aligning rods and some elbow grease took care of this. (This before Leupold Backcountry's were available)
I can definitely believe that better quality materials, fit and finish will cause an increase in price of manufacturing. If Leupold is doing such, my experience would push me towards investing in the better quality product. If the screws are suspect, improving to the larger screws would also be a consideration. But again, torquing to proper spec is paramount.
If you are spending big dollars on a rifle and scope, why wouldn't you invest in better quality mounts to ensure a more secure mounting of said optic?
It is what ensures it stays aligned securely to the rifle, and ensures that bullet can be placed on target accurately, when the shooter does their part.
I have 6 or 7 Talley-equipped rifles and have never had one break, slip, or otherwise cause problems. But the Leupold Backcountry mounts are very nicely machined and finished, so if they float your boat I'd say give them a try. I only have one set on my Bergara and it only has like 20 rounds through it.
never had issue with talley's either but there are guys with more days out there than me, just grabbed a set of backcountry's for a picatinny set up and they are a different level over talley, beefier where needed etc. and worth the money imo...the others to look at for picatinny style anyway would be Warne mountain tech...a bit beefier yet and great reputation also
