Quick release scope mounts, Do you use them?

Quick release scope mounts, Do you use them?

  • No, I prefer to use a fixed scope based scope.

    Votes: 34 51.5%

  • Yes, I like the option of iron sights as a back up.

    Votes: 32 48.5%
  • Total voters
    66
i never saw the point of replacing Ruger rings with aftermarket Ruger rings, heh.

Ruger rings really are quick-release rings. ok, if we are getting technical they might be 'medium-release' or 'not-quite-so-quick-release', but usually were not out to win scope-removal races :)

as long as you have a coin with you, i consider factory Ruger rings to fall into the 'quick release' category in that they come off in well under a minute and do not require any special tools or removal of the scope from the rings. if you use a penny to tighten them you wont overtorque or scuff their finish - youll just bend the penny.

never tried the ARMS system but am considering their mounts for my M305, if i ever decide to go through with scoping it.
 
Anytime you are in the field you can experience a scope failure or breakage. Should this happen your choices are:
A) remove the scope and use the iron sights,
B) replace the scope with a second scope,
C) go home.

That is the reason I like QD rings on my rifles, or for what can pass for QD rings as stated above. My preference is Talley, but there is lots of good stuff available. I see that Leupold has a new base out that has a lever you unlock and swing out to release the scope. There's all kinds of ways of skinning a cat, and as long as the system provides a strong mount, and is repeatable within limits, with respect to returning to zero, all is good.
 
its just a shame that every year the number of mainstream rifles coming from the factory with iron sights dwindles even further.

nowadays several companies are listing 'no sights' as if its an added 'feature' or something :rolleyes:
 
manbearpig said:
Ruger rings really are quick-release rings. ok, if we are getting technical they might be 'medium-release' or 'not-quite-so-quick-release', but usually were not out to win scope-removal races :)

as long as you have a coin with you, i consider factory Ruger rings to fall into the 'quick release' category in that they come off in well under a minute and do not require any special tools or removal of the scope from the rings. if you use a penny to tighten them you wont overtorque or scuff their finish - youll just bend the penny.
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I feel the same way. I took a Ruger RSM to Africa with attached scope mounted in Ruger factory rings. I took a second scope, with Ruger rings already mounted, as a backup. Being too anal and fussy to use a coin, I purchased a Ruger scope ring removal tool from Brownell. It is a small, screwdriver type tool that can be easily carried in a pocket or daypack. With the tool, I can remove the scope in less than a minute and have the open sights available for use. Back at camp, I can switch scopes in five minutes. Whether the scopes hold their zero after being switched is a moot point, but it is moot with QD rings as well.

I just don't feel the need of QD rings, at least with my Ruger.
 
I use QD mounts on my main hunting rifles.

Talleys are nice but EAWs are even nicer. :)

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I want to get one of these for the front EAW base, they do make them I just couldn't find a good picture.

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Richard
 
Leupold QR's on a three rifles ... no issues, I like 'em.

Not concerned about back-up/iron sights, although one rifle has the irons ..
just prefer the QR's.

Nice to take say, a 1-4x off, and replace with a higher magnification scope in QR mounts for the same gun, while doing load development work.
 
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