Let's talk picatinny rings

[Gman]

I have always had great success with Ken Farrell, Kelbly and Nighforce aluminum picatinny scope rings. I have noticed that some manufacturers make rings from 6061-T6 aluminum vs the harder 7075-T6.

Would the softer 6061 hinder the gripping ability on the scope tube vs the 7075?

I could see that on a light, heavy recoiling rifle chambered in a powerful magnum centerfire cartridge it might make a difference, but what about a 17 lb bench rifle chambered in 6BR?

 

[ELR LVR]

the softer alum would likely actually grip better
I know when I want something to grip I use copper or lead
Or Burris Z Rings with the plastic inserts grip just fine
the problem with 6061 is the threads will strip out almost instantly if you go past the torque limitations
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in my opinion, 6061 is a cheap out move, where Mfgr's pay 30% the cost of 7075 but charge you the same amount as if they used 7075 since you cant tell the difference
(Cough - "Chassis Makers, & Scope Mfgr's")

 

[Gman]

The threads stripping out is a major concern. Thanks for the info!