Drop Test Approved Rings/Bases

[edevans]

I have been in the market for a new scope and as part of my research I have been reading the drop tests posted here. But with a new scope comes new mounts.

While there is a lot of good information on scopes as part of the drop tests, I don’t see as much talked about with rings or bases in those tests.

How much weight do you put into this as part of building a reliable scope system?

Are there better options than others?

Appreciate any info and insights!

 

[JMundy84]

Nightforce UL, UM premier, and Warne MT tech for pic rail rings UM or Sports match for tikka dovetail mount are pretty much the go tos you'll see on here

 

[Raiderfry]

Nightforce UL rings have the best reviews for preventing a scope from moving from a drop or heavy recoil.

 

[JohnJohnson]

For what rifle? The rings are easy, just pick up some Nightforce Ultralight rings. As far as the base it'd probably depend on the make of the gun. But if it's a base you're putting on yourself, the usual way would be to bond it to the action.

Thread 'Bonding a picatinny rail to an action'

Jul 19, 2023

I’ve been asked a bunch on how to bond or glue a rail to an action. I had one today to do, so…


This is a Tikka T3x and Leupold Backcountry Rail. The has a lip around the edge of it, it’s not flat with the action. So you lose all friction that would come when the rail and action are mated together. It also does not have recoil lugs. Wouldn’t recommend.
For a bonding agent I’m using Loctite 380 Black Max this time.

First degrease the action, action threads, the rail, every screw, the holes in the rail, etc. Using acetone, brake cleaner, etc get all the oil off.

Then, coat the rail...

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[Vince@Exterra]

Our one piece rings just passed the drop test performed by Justin Crossley. He is currently reviewing them here.
If you are interested send me a DM and I can hook you up with a discount.

 

[Kyguy]

Buy quality name brand rings. Warne, Burris Tactical, Weaver, SWFA, Nightforce and I say stay away from the small torx head base clamp screws and get the nut clamp style. I'm sure there are some good ones with two torx screw base clamps but I don't mess with them. I did some torture testing of pic rings a while back and posted it on here. Long story short..... the "off" brand rings all failed easily, both nut style clamp and two torx screw clamp, and the name brand rings with clamp nuts took a hell of a beating and the EGW 6160 pic rail started to fail first.

 

[PistolPete]

Do the DNZ one piece mounts work well? I like the concept...

 

[SloppyJ]

I run NF ultralights, Warne Mountain Tech, UM Tikka rings, and Hawkins without any issues. If I had to pick one, its the NF rings.

 

[V00D00]

I believe Warne mountain tech is the best rings for the cheapest money. They’re solid. I’ve been running them for years on several rifles with 0 issues with them.