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[Ud1]

Happy New!!! Just joined.
I need some input as to what rings to purchase for a Leupold VX3 8.5-25 scope I received for Christmas. The scope will be mounted on a Mark V 270 Weatherby mag
Laser Mark that already has a EGW picatinny rail 20 MOA mounted on it.
I have always used Weaver rings in the past and never had a problem, but now I want something different as I may, in the near future purchase a 300 Weatherby mag and want to put the scope on that rifle.
My thoughts are to go with:
1. EGW tactical or 6 hole
2. Burris signature std or xtr.
3. Weaver std. as I have used in the past.......or their tactical.

I would appreciate any input you can provide.

Thanks.

Ud1

 

[royinidaho]

I doubt that recoil on either rifle you mention will be a significant problem.

Avoid Leopold or Redfield windage adjustable bases and associated rings. I suggest this due to my experience of never having problems with them on standard '06 family of cartridges and even the 270 Allen Magnum.

When I got to the 338 RUM and 300 grain offerings the windage portion of the bases failed after only a few shots.

I use Burris Signature rings with the plastic inserts and dove tail bases both front and back. The +/- 10 inserts are usually able to compensate for loss of rear windage base adjustment should the base mounting hole be a bit out of line. Which shouldn't be a prob on Whby actions but is more common on some others.

HTH

 

[Ud1]

Thanks royinidaho. I was just reviewing the specs on the Burris xtr signature and the xtr tactical. I am sorta kinda leaning that way. Also looking at the EGW tactical rings. I know the people and have purchased their picatinny rails for all of my rifles. They produce great quality parts. I'll post again once I make up my mind.

 

[FEENIX]

Another vote for the Burris signature rings with inserts!

 

[Ud1]

Thanks FEENIX! Another tick mark added on the Burris side. Burris is looking good right now. I'm getting close to taking the leap!
Nice ribbons. Thanks for your service.
From a jarhead.

 

[Engineering101]

Ud1

I put the Burris Signature Zee rings on everything that I can.