Warne Premier Bases and Rings?

[danny]

I just got a Cooper from a forum member which came with rings and bases. As far as I know, they are Warne Premier bases and rings, which I believe are no longer made. They are vertically split rings that are similar to the Talley rings and bases I have on my newer Cooper. Are these generally good rings and bases? Have all of you that have used them been happy with them? Is there anything I should know about using them? Looking for any and all comments.

Thanks,

Danny

 

[dsandfort]

I think the newer model Warne rings are called Maxima. Always carry a nickel to tighten them down after every shot and maybe some Gorilla tape to keep them on the mounts (wrap all the way around the stock).
Seriously, they are all I use and one of the base options offered by Cooper. I'm a fan of the vertical split. Never had a problem on at least 15 different rifles (most are Coopers).
Can't give an opinion on the older Premier model.

 

[Kookie]

The Warne Premier bases and rings are all steel of excellent quality and were quite expensive back when they were available. I have a set of the quick detachable Premier rings and you can take the scope off and remount with no change in zero. I would leave the ones you received on the rifle unless you have reason to change them out.

 

[Matt in Virginia]

Made of powdered or sintered steel. Nothing special. Would prefer a Talley personally...

Regards, Matt.

 

[danny]

The Warne Premier bases and rings are all steel of excellent quality and were quite expensive back when they were available. I have a set of the quick detachable Premier rings and you can take the scope off and remount with no change in zero. I would leave the ones you received on the rifle unless you have reason to change them out.

I am going to leave them on and use them. My preference would probably be for Talley, which I have on my Cooper Model 38 Montana Varminter, but these seem fine and I don't have to spend money on bases and rings if I use them.

Danny