Warne QD ring installation

[Potashminer]

A scope ring installation question - so posted here in "gunsmithing", instead of "optics" - hope I got that correct.

First time for me to install a set of Quick Detach Warne scope rings - going on a CZ .22 Long Rifle. I have read and re-read the instructions, but I am still curious about what is the "correct" side to have the QD levers (left or right side of right handed bolt rifle), and what is the "correct" position for the levers once the cross bolts are snugged up. Warne instructions describe "how" to position those levers after tightening, but only mention getting them to "the desired position", but not where that might actually be?

I am reasonably sure that the levers could be on either side with no change in function. Also, with minimal recoil from a .22, I am guessing that actual positioning of the lever does not have any functional significance. So, I guess, all about "looks" - is that again a "personal" thing, or is there a "correct" way to have them??

 

[double gun]

From Alaska Arms website:
Left Levers - Scope Mount Levers located on the left for right-handed shooters/firearms.
Right Levers - Scope Mount Levers located on the right for left-handed shooters/firearms.

But I don’t think there are any “rules” on it. I just think they put the levers on the opposite side of the ejection port so they don’t interfere with loading/ejection.

 

[geologist]

I put mine on the right side because removing them is a fine motor control thing and I am right handed.

 

[Gatehouse]

I am right handed so put them on the left, out of the way of the bolt handle and loading/ejection port.

 

[Potashminer]

At the moment, I am leaning to install levers on the left side, with the lever "tails" pointing forward - was based on using right hand over the scope and right hand thumb to press down to snug them up. Never really considered the part about getting them back "un-loose" again??

 

[9.3mauser]

I put them on the right side, because on my Mauser the levers wouldn't clear the bolt stop. I had the levers vertical; they get in the way of loading a bit if they're horizontal. Unless there's some physical reason like that, pretty much whatever looks and feels good to you.

 

[Potashminer]

Have been doing some more reading - not sure any applies to a .22, but sounds like on recoiling rifles, the levers have an inertia - so tend to pivot toward the front under recoil - so recoil tends to tighten a right side lever pointing up, and loosen a right side lever pointing down. (Opposite if levers on left side of scope). Was described as getting tightened so tight, very difficult to loosen and remove. When set so that the levers are straight forward, recoil inertia can neither tighten nor loosen them. Was not really clear to me if discussing 30-06 recoil; 375 H&H recoil or 577 Nitro recoil. Makes good sense to keep "clutter" out of the loading port area, especially for top loading or single shot bolt actions.