New Tikka Ring Option from Warne

[NWBLKTAIL]

I've had them in my cart since last night trying to buy them, but the 18 in/lbs for the bottom screws keeps stopping me. That just doesn't seem right. I don't mind 18 up top. If their material is so weak it can't do more than 18 on the bottom then I don't have confidence in their grip.

I got cold feet and backed out

 

[waspocrew]

Was excited until I heard the torque limit. I’ll be looking elsewhere!

 

[HairyScandinavian]

Maybe they'll make a Mountain Tech version too. Oh well, guess I'm back to agonizing over Sportsmatch or UM.

 

[nm.otter]

I'll follow their specs and drop test.

 

[medvedyt]

Maybe they'll make a Mountain Tech version too. Oh well, guess I'm back to agonizing over Sportsmatch or UM.

that is certainly a really bad choice lol ...

 

[ShortMagFan]

Is this a nightforce thing as well? I don’t have any of their products.

Just thought it was odd the way it was added separately to the cart from the rings. Probably a moot thing for me to notice

Not the tikka version but I’ve got two pair. The separate clamps were on my invoice at no charge as well weren’t in the package when I received them

I’ve mounted them both on relatively light scopes and relatively light kicking rifles. So far so good

FYI these are also the lowest 1” picatinny rings out there

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

Not the tikka version but I’ve got two pair. The separate clamps were on my invoice at no charge as well weren’t in the package when I received them

I’ve mounted them both on relatively light scopes and relatively light kicking rifles. So far so good

FYI these are also the lowest 1” picatinny rings out there

Okay good to know, I initially thought it would be good to try on 223 and see how they faired. How long have you had them?

 

[ShortMagFan]

Okay good to know, I initially thought it would be good to try on 223 and see how they faired. How long have you had them?

Just long enough to mount them and zero the rifles.

I can’t remember what I torqued the cross bolt screws to. 20 or 25lbs I’d guess. 18lbs as spec’d on the ring screws. No loctite, degreaser screws before i started. Everything felt solid


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[ShortMagFan]

Okay good to know, I initially thought it would be good to try on 223 and see how they faired. How long have you had them?

Just long enough to mount them and zero the rifles.

I can’t remember what I torqued the cross bolt screws to. 20 or 25lbs I’d guess. 18lbs as spec’d on the ring screws. No loctite, degreaser screws before i started. Everything felt solid


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[NWBLKTAIL]

Just long enough to mount them and zero the rifles.

I can’t remember what I torqued the cross bolt screws to. 20 or 25lbs I’d guess. 18lbs as spec’d on the ring screws. No loctite, degreaser screws before i started. Everything felt solid


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Let us know how they hold up

 

[Hnthrdr]

I've had them in my cart since last night trying to buy them, but the 18 in/lbs for the bottom screws keeps stopping me. That just doesn't seem right. I don't mind 18 up top. If their material is so weak it can't do more than 18 on the bottom then I don't have confidence in their grip.

Are the seekins/ vortex and most others like 35 in/lbs for the base? 18 seems pretty light

 

[igethangry]

Are the seekins/ vortex and most others like 35 in/lbs for the base? 18 seems pretty light

I can't remember what I torqued my Seekins to. I want to say 40-45 in-lbs... I know that the MDT rings are supposed to be 35 in-lbs because I just broke a clamp the other day trying to torque to 50 in-lbs. Luckily MDT was nice enough to ship me a new clamp for no charge

 

[sndmn11]

Are the seekins/ vortex and most others like 35 in/lbs for the base? 18 seems pretty light

I use 45inlbs for this style. The hyperlites I had didn't have an issue with the cross bolts, it was the ring cap screws.

They failed zero retention via drops on a set that did not strip out at 25inlbs, and then the other sets did strip out at the same torque. I suspect that cerakote contributed to the slipping.

The discussion I had with Warne involved their expression that they were still learning about the material and would go back to engineering with the issue. My conclusion is there's no upside to these rings, and I had originally bought them because of cost compared to MtnTech.

Post in thread 'Warne HyperLite Picatinny' https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/warne-hyperlite-picatinny.375940/post-3886714

Slipped drop test
Post in thread 'Maven CRS 3 Newest New model.' https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/maven-crs-3-newest-new-model.377852/post-3887427

Switched to known rings drop test
Post in thread 'Maven CRS 3 Newest New model.' https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/maven-crs-3-newest-new-model.377852/post-3924587

 

[MuleyFever]

Actually it was the 501M that I had break.

 

[HairyScandinavian]

Are the seekins/ vortex and most others like 35 in/lbs for the base? 18 seems pretty light

Vortex are 30, just did a set last night. Nice big fat screw heads too not those itty bitty things. I don't like a lot of things Vortex but the Pro rings I'm a fan of. I believe Seekins are made by the same manufacturer. Those are Pic mounts though so maybe not apples to apples, more direct comparison would be the other Tikka specific options.

 

[Custureri]

Ive ran these rings on multiple hunting platforms with a Maven rs1.2 and a Sig Tango6. I primarily use their QD's with my Tenmile and Accupoint 2.5-12.5, and my lever gun has the Accupoint 1-4 Green Triangle in QD as well (I love lever action thermal hunting). When torqued properly, mine held up. The weight difference was negligible between their QD's and the Mountain Techs, and have mounted & dismounted just fine. I am a huge Warne fan; however, I always avoid 'ultralight' and just stick with 'light to medium' depending on the scope and caliber. I don't have guns that get babied, nor do I have cheap scopes; trust Warne in all of them.

If you ever do have an issue, they legitimately have the best customer service I have seen for an accessory MFG. Just call them up, doesn't matter where or who you bought them from, and they will take care of you.

(These rings get removed daily on my lever brush gun when sun goes down coyote/hog hunting in FL, LA, and TX. Always return to zero if I do my part and don't rush. When I rush, the most they were off by was 1-1.5 moa when I only tightened the front fully and not the rear. Reset and back to a proper RTZ)

 

[cuerro viejo]

I’m willing to try them, what’s with the gray clamp set?

Titanium. That’s the weak point in aluminum clamps. Over tighten and they make a clean horizontal break through clamp screw holes… titanium doesn’t do that.