What 30mm rings to use ?

[rmist]

I want to put a new scope on a Remington action. What rings and bases would you suggest ??
Thank you,
Rmist

 

[GSPV]

For what purpose? What scope? There is no one ring for all purposes.

 

[CJ6]

Burris Signature Zee rings where possible.

 

[jonbearman]

Burris signature zee rings and either a rail(egw) or similar works for me.

 

[GSPV]

I concur on the Signature Zee Rings where possible. They make life pretty easy.

Depending on how straight your mounting holes are, and your need for easy access to the loading port, I might go with two-piece Redfield type mounts.

 

[rmist]

This is going to be for a Nightforce 12x42 NXS scope. Mostly used in local shoot comps. What bases since no one mentioned any ? Burris Signature rings was my 1st thouight.
Thanx again,
Rmist

 

[Nodak7mm]

Burris signature zee rings and either a rail(egw) or similar works for me.

The EGW Rail is a good value and I have used them with the Burris Rings. Really good combo..

Rod

 

[Preacher]

Plus 1 for the EGW rail....
Another for the Signature rings...

 

[M-61]

Another + for EGW 20 moa rail

 

[Phil3]

Burris Signature Zee rings. Work well and inexpensive. While pricey, I use a black stainless steel Murphy Precision rail.

Phil

 

[Johnboy]

I'll second or third the EGW 20moa,plus a good set of TPS rings.( steel ) the low should work just fine for ya if you go this

 

[Forum Boss]

There are a lot of great ring sets out there. I have used the Signature Zees with success and I like the fact that: 1) they are inexpensive; 2) they let you center your scope for windage (by rotating the inserts); 3) you don't have to fiddle around with lapping; 4) you can mount the scope securely without leaving ring marks.

I suppose some very heavy recoiling calibers might require something more stout than the Sig Zees. But I think Rodney Wagner has demonstrated for all time that the Sig Zees will do the job on a 6mm target gun. Can't argue with a 0.349" group at 600 yards.

 

[Tommie]

There are a lot of great ring sets out there. I have used the Signature Zees with success and I like the fact that: 1) they are inexpensive; 2) they let you center your scope for windage (by rotating the inserts); 3) you don't have to fiddle around with lapping; 4) you can mount the scope securely without leaving ring marks.

I suppose some very heavy recoiling calibers might require something more stout than the Sig Zees. But I think Rodney Wagner has demonstrated for all time that the Sig Zees will do the job on a 6mm target gun. Can't argue with a 0.349" group at 600 yards.

Couldn't have said it better.

 

[rmist]

Thankyou everyone...looks like the zee rings will be on my next order !!!

 

[expiper]

to answere the inquiry about bases...with sig/Z rings,,,,the beauty of this type of ring is you dont need a 20 moa base that costs $$$ and heavy like an I beam,,,the inserts give you the xtra moa's of vertical and as stated will give sideways adj on factory actions that are crooked like a dogs hind leg...you dont need a high dollar ,,HEAVY base...I have used Weaver aluminum bases for as long as this type of ring has been on the market...no matter how STRONG and HEAVY the base is....the 4 lil' screws do the holdin on!!!!,,,and if a rifle can kik the scope outa these rings,it will break your shoulder to shoot it!!..Roger
PS...to exagerate and make another point for the two piece Weaver bases...you can shim them a "LOT" !! if necessary and the lil' bolts dont get crocked like they do with a one piece base and the inserts will swivel and take care of alighnment of the scope tube ...

 

[Phil3]

...you dont need a high dollar ,,HEAVY base...I have used Weaver aluminum bases for as long as this type of ring has been on the market...no matter how STRONG and HEAVY the base is....the 4 lil' screws do the holdin on!!!!,,,and if a rifle can kik the scope outa these rings,it will break your shoulder to shoot it!!..Roger

Good point. My base is a high quality, heavy, expensive piece, but bought it because there are fewer bases out there for Howa actions and because I wanted something well built. If I cared about weight, I would have ordered the titanium version. But no denying, there ARE four tiny screws holding it together, which by far is the weak point.

Phil

 

[tenring]

My NF manual says do not use turn in rings, like the Burris Sig. I once dented a scope tube with them; however, I still use those rings on some scopes. My favorite is the Farrel ring and base set up. Very strong and never a problem.

 

[CJ6]

My NF manual says do not use turn in rings, like the Burris Sig. I once dented a scope tube with them; however, I still use those rings on some scopes. My favorite is the Farrel ring and base set up. Very strong and never a problem.

Burris has insert style rings in either TURN-IN or WEAVER (Sig Zee)style. when used correctly NEITHER will bend a scope tube , of course neither will a set of Redfield/Leupold turn ins when used correctly.

 

[Tommie]

My NF manual says do not use turn in rings, like the Burris Sig. I once dented a scope tube with them; however, I still use those rings on some scopes. My favorite is the Farrel ring and base set up. Very strong and never a problem.

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[rmist]

Well, I went with the Zee rings and 2 peice weaver bases. So I won't have to worry about the turn in part.
Again thank you for the replies,
RMist