Heavier Leupold MK4 Ring Caps

[Ian M]

Just some info.
Some time ago Leupold changed the design of their MK4 rings, the top and bottom portions are more equal. The split is about 50% now, the top cap is much bigger and shaped different, rounded design on top. Looks pretty tough. Seem to be better finished too. Come in a blister-pack instead of those black boxes.
Have to go some to beat Badgers, just thought that I would mention these changes for anyone interested, they look good.
Will be interesting to see how well they line up, we usually lap the MK4's but don't lap Badgers.

[CatShooter]

Ian...

I have had both kinds of MK4 rings, and like the older ones better. No major reason, just cosmetic.

I the old ones had a rough inner surface, and the new ones seem to have a series of very fine rings cut on the inside.

But I lap them both anyway, once they are mounted on the rifle-base combination, cuz the the action variations will distort the base, so I want the rings to be co-axial to the finished rifle.

Same with the Badgers, plus I have found that the badgers are a bit small in diameter, and the sharp edges will scrape the finish off a MK4 scope [img]images/icons/frown.gif[/img]( So I lap them puppies too!

I don't like the finish on the Badgers, it will come off in an ultrasonic cleaner [img]images/icons/frown.gif[/img](

CatShooter.

[ 11-04-2002: Message edited by: CatShooter ]

[Ian M]

Paul,
Somehow I like the look of the new rings better than the old ones, just a personal preference thing - they look tuff. I also find the Badger finish marks pretty easy in use, but the scuff marks just make them look good and used.
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ian