Gunsmith Didn't Like Base and Rings

[ebb]

I've never had a problem with the dovetail rings moving. I've had literally hundreds of ring and base combinations and the std rings used on the dual dovetail and the windage adjustable bases are the only ones that have damaged a scope with ring marks. I second the Burris rings with the inserts on a good Picatinny base.

 

[Kevin Taylor]

Hi. I recently dropped off a stock rem 700 LSS (270wsm) with my gunsmith for him to custom fit and bed into a new HS Precision stock. He gave me a little grief with the rings I currently have on it… Leupold dovetails.

https://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/mounting-systems/dual-dovetail-mounting-systems/

He basically told me that there are better mounting systems out there and he recommended detachable rings. He said the dovetails are strong as hell but not a great option if one ever wanted to change scopes and can be finicky to align exactly correct with each other.

I was in a hurry so had to get going, but I’ve been thinking about what he said and will give him a call to further discuss this week, but I thought I’d ask on here what some of you more experienced guys think and would recommend for a good ring and base option for this rifle? It’s just a hunting rifle… and I like one and done type options for long term dependability. I’ve never used the detachable rings but thought they might be a good option...??? Not sure.

The scope will be a Leupold with a 1” tube if it matters. Thanks.

We gunsmit's are a picky bunch. If my name is on the work it is how I want it done. The sign in my shop reads;

"I am not cheap or fast. I do things my way. If that is OK with you, we can talk"

T

 

[Eagle1899]

PRW rings on QRW bases if staying with Loopy would be a solid choice.

 

[Eagle1899]

Talley one piece Lightweights are a good choice as well.