picitini vs x talley scope mount

[717flyer]

Fellow sportsman, Just purchased new Browing Mtn Pro 300 WM and will be mounting a Vortex Viper HDLR on it. I would like some input in mounting system. My plan was to go with x lock or Talley rings, but my gun guy is pushing towards picitini rail. I am first to admit, this is not my wheelhouse and that is why i am seeking input. Setup is for PNW elk hunts. Retiring my 12.5 lb 30.06

Thank you in advance.

 

[Indian Summer]

Try Leupold. I hope that answers your question.

But to answer it… a rail is a great solid scope mount. Roll with it.

 

[mbates96]

I'm in the same boat. What would be the cons of a rail, just a few ounces of weight and scope height?

 

[Marble]

I've been doing rails on the last several find I've done. I much prefer it to the solid or two piece base systems I used to use.

I pulled a scope off of a gun at the range this October. Seperated the rings from picatany rail. NF scope and rings, other brand rail. I tightened the base as one screw was loose (my error). When I remounted the scope at the range, gun was 1" left of zero. I was utterly shocked. I didn't even expect to hit paper.

The moral of the story, rails are easy, inexpensive and repeatable.

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[717flyer]

Thats pretty much what i have come up with. a little more weight, but maybe some additional durability. From what i have seen, and i mean just looking at pictures, the rail would allow for low rings, vs the medium height on the talley's (for 50MM objective). The rail has been ordered (on accident by my dad) so I will at least have chance to look at it and make a decision.

I'm in the same boat. What would be the cons of a rail, just a few ounces of weight and scope height?

 

[Scottf270]

I never use a rail if the scope mounting length allows it. One less thing to come loose, weight savings, better access to chamber area if needed.
Leupold Backcountry is my favorite one piece mounts.

 

[Indian Summer]

I've been doing rails on the last several find I've done. I much prefer it to the solid or two piece base systems I used to use.

I pulled a scope off of a gun at the range this October. Seperated the rings from picatany rail. NF scope and rings, other brand rail. I tightened the base as one screw was loose (my error). When I remounted the scope at the range, gun was 1" left of zero. I was utterly shocked. I didn't even expect to hit paper.

The moral of the story, rails are easy, inexpensive and repeatable.

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This ^ I’ve remounted scopes to different rails while leaving the rings attached to the scope and re-zeroed the scope in 2 shots. I’ll take one unified mounting platform over two points of contact. Not hard to see the potential advantages.

 

[fuzzymarindave]

I have Talley Lightweight rings on three x-bolts. They bolt directly to the receiver. I’m not a fan of bolting a rail or base to the receiver underneath rings unless fitment limitations dictate the need .

 

[Short Track]

I'm not the expert, but I never saw the attraction to a rail and then mounting rings to the rail. Then complicate it with a 20MOA rail option. I starting using DNZ mounts years ago, and I am sighted in 100% within 4, maybe 5 rounds. Never had 1 loosen up. Never had one problem. Never even used a torque wrench. There is literally nothing to go wrong or misalign. I know Talley has something similar, but I have no reason to use a rail. If I'm wrong, please tell me what advantages I get with a rail.