Hey guys and gals, I just acquired a new to me Remington 700 from the equipment exchange and it's coming with a set of Leupold scope rings and 2-piece bases on it. Just wondering if they're good quality or if a guy should be looking at changing them out? If I change them out I'll likely go with a one piece picatinny style rail and rings to match.
Leupold Scope mounts quality?
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bearkilr
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Nowhere, ......just past the middle
I'm personally not a huge fan of those Leupold/Redfield designs. I've seen a few fail, a couple I'll admit have been on the extended front rings (which you don't have), but I've also seen the rear windage screws loosen. There's really not much holding the rings to the rear bases.
Seeing as that's a pretty big scope I'd spring for the dual dovetails at the very least, or better yet a rail and more solid rings, as weight is probably not a concern with that rifle.
Seeing as that's a pretty big scope I'd spring for the dual dovetails at the very least, or better yet a rail and more solid rings, as weight is probably not a concern with that rifle.
I've never been a fan of the 2 piece bases with the rear (windage?) screws. As already stated The STD rings in dual dovetail bases are great.
Based on the type of rifle you pictured I would personally switch to a rail and PRW rings.
Based on the type of rifle you pictured I would personally switch to a rail and PRW rings.
A few years ago I had problems on a Savage 111 in 338, the rear windage screws would not hold, I had them replaced twice by my local gun store on warranty they also mounted the scope, finally switched to dual dovetails and never had another problem.
- Location
- Somewhere on the Hudson Bay Coast
These mounts are suitable for some applications, and unsuitable for others. A dab of green or blue Loctite will resolve any concern regarding the windage screws loosening, provided you first degrease the screws. An advantage this style of mount has is that small windage adjustments can be made, using the windage screws, allowing the windage turret to keep it's mechanical center. Once the correct windage is acquired, the port side screw never needs to be touched again, and can be made permanent with epoxy or red Loctite.
A disadvantage of this mount is the temptation to treat it as a QD, and twist off the front dovetail ring using the scope as a handle, risking damage to the scope tube. Some of these dovetails are pretty tight, so the ring should be installed and removed with a thin wrench. If you are going to use that rifle for different applications, requiring several different scopes, repeatable QD rings are a better choice; but for use with a single scope, the mount is very strong and reliable. You can spend a great deal of money on scope mounts, without getting a stronger mount.
A disadvantage of this mount is the temptation to treat it as a QD, and twist off the front dovetail ring using the scope as a handle, risking damage to the scope tube. Some of these dovetails are pretty tight, so the ring should be installed and removed with a thin wrench. If you are going to use that rifle for different applications, requiring several different scopes, repeatable QD rings are a better choice; but for use with a single scope, the mount is very strong and reliable. You can spend a great deal of money on scope mounts, without getting a stronger mount.
I'm with Dogleg on his way of thinking.
That front mount looks like it don't belong.
While it is preferred to have your rings on the scope tubes
as wide as possible, this example restricts the scope from
being moved to the rear by what appears to be around an inch.
Whether this is an issue for you is for you to decide.
That front mount looks like it don't belong.
While it is preferred to have your rings on the scope tubes
as wide as possible, this example restricts the scope from
being moved to the rear by what appears to be around an inch.
Whether this is an issue for you is for you to decide.
freezer filler
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Windsor, Ontario
I would go the picatinny rail route for that rife, it would suit it much better...the setup you have will work fine, really it just depends on your level of OCD.
I can't handle stuff like that...
