Leopold rings/ nutspliter bad design.

[Rdlningcltchdmpr]

If you have ever seen a nutspliter you know that it pushes a wedge right through a nut thus cutting it in half. Leopold designed these rings the same way as you can see in the picture's. Lucky my expensive scope didn't go by, by. Accuracy did in fact go by, by. Oh, please don't anyone say that i must have over tightened. These are sintered as shown in picture and are easier to break at a weak spot like you see in picture's. Oh, and don't anyone say Leopold usually makes good stuff, that doesn't help.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I have never liked that design

 

[jds holler]

Hmmm... I'd have to say that you must have over tightened.

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

I've never had that type, and now I guess I won't. It's too bad, cause Leuold makes a lot of nice stuff. ---- Whoops. jd

 

[Dusty Stevens]

What were you doing when they broke- just for our info

 

[Grimstod]

Ya i was unimpressed with Leopold rings. Mine did not even fit a PIC rail despite being advertised to fit one.

 

[Rdlningcltchdmpr]

What were you doing when they broke- just for our info

Target shooting. 6.5 creed/ 100 scenar. Accuracy was wild so i decided to change scope, that's how i discovered this.

 

[SS GO DEVIL]

I run those rings on my hunting rifle. They are very sensitive to torque. You must use an accurate inch pounds capable torque driver (i use wheeler engineering brand). The settings are listed in the package documents. Tighten using the x method.

 

[Milo 2.0]

Those rings have scratched more scopes than barbwire. You really need to want to use them is all I can say.

 

[Rdlningcltchdmpr]

I run those rings on my hunting rifle. They are very sensitive to torque. You must use an accurate inch pounds capable torque driver (i use wheeler engineering brand). The settings are listed in the package documents. Tighten using the x method.

I used the why method. I told you not to say that. It would be ok if you were joking but you were not ! It is a bad design and to make excuses is bullshit !

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I used the why method. I told you not to say that. It would be ok if you were joking but you were not ! It is a bad design and to make excuses is bullshit !

I bet if you call leupold theyll say you didnt torque them right

 

[arkcomatt]

I have used these for years and never had any trouble. i have on several rifles. Never scratched a scope either.

 

[SS GO DEVIL]

I wasn't trying to be rude. Sorry if it came off that way. Those rings takes some finesse to get right. Install the ring cap screws with equal reveal between cap and ring (feeler gauge can be helpful). Then work the x method 1/4 turn at a time till you reach torque specs.

 

[Rdlningcltchdmpr]

I wasn't trying to be rude. Sorry if it came off that way. Those rings takes some finesse to get right. Install the ring cap screws with equal reveal between cap and ring (feeler gauge can be helpful). Then work the x method 1/4 turn at a time till you reach torque specs.

I understand there are many uneducated or inexperienced shooters, but i have been benchrest shooting 30 year's. Mounted about 100 scopes and i am a perfectionist who knows not to over tighten or under tighten . and how to get even ring gap and screw tension. The design is bad , they are sintered so they are more likely to snap at a weak spot. They are made with a weak spot where the metal is only about a sixteenth thick and a wedge is being forced into that weak spot. Doesn't take a rocket dude to see the problem! And just because someone hasn't had a problem has nothing to do with wether it is a bad design, that is just lucky. We should not depend on luck because when we need a rifle for the big buck we don't want failure. I would have not known about this if i had not decided to change scope's. There are probably some out there now broken and the owners don't even know.

 

[K22]

I've used standard Leupold Rings and bases for years but any future mounts I purchase will be Talley - one piece mounts - which I believe are far superior for a hunter in the field.

 

[Rdlningcltchdmpr]

Update! - i went to bass pro to exchange these rings and saw that this problem is really only on the low rings. The medium and high one's have much more metal in that area so they would not face this issue. I learned something, and now you all too . you can thank me later .!

 

[shoot4fun]

I tried using one set of those. They are awful! Scratched my scope severely and had the hardest time ever getting the reticle to stay level while putting everything together.
Never again!

 

[mikeinct]

It is not just Leupold , Talley, & Lots of other brands of these high dollar headaches can & do fail. Proper Tempering of screws & nuts is not rocket science. I can't count how many scope screw failures I've seen in the past 40 years. It is just something to plan around . It is aggravating but something you learn to deal with. Mike in ct

 

[SS GO DEVIL]

My 2 favorites
Badger Ordnance
Nightforce Ultralites

 

[rr2030]

I have used these for years and never had any trouble. i have on several rifles. Never scratched a scope either.

Ditto, and I use my scopes as a rifle carrying handle also.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

My 2 favorites
Badger Ordnance
Nightforce Ultralites

You cant get ham fisted enough to break those. Add a farrell in there and you have the tough ones covered