Recommendations for lightweight scope rings?

[22rave]

Awesome rings, but I wouldn't call them lightweight.

Well, depends on what you are looking to achieve.

 

[Wiscat]

I've had really good luck with the Steiner rings. About half the weight of the Seekins

 

[Bubba scrub]

Spuhr hunting series. I’ve switched over to them on all my rifles because they offered a rail interface for a WMLRF, but I’ve grown to really like them and how well they are designed. They also make truly “low” scope ring so you can get the scope down where I like it.

Did you refinish these or is that just the camera lighting? I could only find them available in black. Also, what else could you mount on that rail interface that would be beneficial in a hunting application? I see that Spuhr does make a level but it doesn't look compatible with the Hunting Series, unless you were a left handed shooter or flipped the mounts around, but then they don't look right. Wondering if I should get the accessory compatible option or just get the standard version and save a few bucks... Hmm

 

[Samson7x]

Update for those interested. I ended up buying some NF rings to try and weighed some others I had. All 30mm lows.

NF: 3.0oz
Seekins: 4.0oz
ARC: 5.2oz
Area 419: 4.1oz

 

[ChrisAU]

If you can ditch the pic rail then Hawkins Long Range Hybrids or Featherweights can’t be beat. You get 25 MOA of Cant with the LR Hybrids and total weight of around 4 oz. The Featherweights are less than 3 oz. I like the look on hunting rifles too. Though it is is harder to level the scope.

 

[Blake C]

Area 419 hunt rings. These are the best rings out imo.

 

[Stinky Coyote]

ARC M-Brace rings.

Heaviest rings I’ve weighed lol. But their x-low is really dang low for something that beefy.

NF 4-bolt are very light. Warne mountaintech middle of road weight to slightly heavy. Both great, I will be buying NF going forward.

Leupold back country cross slots also pretty light.

 

[Stinky Coyote]

Area 419 hunt rings. These are the best rings out imo.

Look nice, now a big fan of the big nut base bolt vs the two pretty smaller screws.

I know...that’s what she said

 

[83cj-7]

Did you refinish these or is that just the camera lighting? I could only find them available in black. Also, what else could you mount on that rail interface that would be beneficial in a hunting application? I see that Spuhr does make a level but it doesn't look compatible with the Hunting Series, unless you were a left handed shooter or flipped the mounts around, but then they don't look right. Wondering if I should get the accessory compatible option or just get the standard version and save a few bucks... Hmm

They have been Cerakoted. I use the rail for a WMLRF. It it could also be used for a laser. By installing the ring cap the other way you can make the interface on the side for a level or just buy the “aesthetic” set with no interface.

 

[Samson7x]

Area 419 hunt rings. These are the best rings out imo.

I’m not convinced. They are so tight, you have to “snap” them on which causes cosmetic damage to the tube. I ended up sending them back. I know people love them but better options out there for me. I’ve never had a scope slip with any quality rings, so no need to inflict unnecessary ring marks IMO.

 

[WyoHuntr]

I've been pleasantly surprised by the Leupold Backcountry rings. 70 series aluminum is what I go for, regardless of brand.

 

[Blake C]

I’m not convinced. They are so tight, you have to “snap” them on which causes cosmetic damage to the tube. I ended up sending them back. I know people love them but better options out there for me. I’ve never had a scope slip with any quality rings, so no need to inflict unnecessary ring marks IMO.

Explain cosmetic damage please.
When you say ring marks....are you referring to the marks from raw aluminum or actually dented/crease lines?

 

[Samson7x]

Explain cosmetic damage please.
When you say ring marks....are you referring to the marks from raw aluminum or actually dented/crease lines?

I mean scratches in the anodizing. I know cosmetics don’t mean anything to some folks, I get it. There are just better options available IMO.

 

[hoooogan]

Update for those interested. I ended up buying some NF rings to try and weighed some others I had. All 30mm lows.

NF: 3.0oz
Seekins: 4.0oz
ARC: 5.2oz
Area 419: 4.1oz


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More data: my 30mm medium Warne Mountain Tech's match the advertised 3.9oz. The lows are advertised at 3.5oz, so I would assume that is accurate as well.

 

[Bubba scrub]

They have been Cerakoted. I use the rail for a WMLRF. It it could also be used for a laser. By installing the ring cap the other way you can make the interface on the side for a level or just buy the “aesthetic” set with no interface.

Thanks. Would you be able to measure the ring width when you get a chance? I can't find this info listed anywhere.

 

[83cj-7]

Yup

 

[Bubba scrub]

Yup

Thank you!

 

[eoperator]

I’m not convinced. They are so tight, you have to “snap” them on which causes cosmetic damage to the tube. I ended up sending them back. I know people love them but better options out there for me. I’ve never had a scope slip with any quality rings, so no need to inflict unnecessary ring marks IMO.

I have multiple sets of 419 rings (lite and match) none of them are to tight or have caused any damage.

Have your rings been over tightened before?

 

[Teo74]

I have a couple pairs of Leupold Backcountry rings that I picked up off the shelf locally. They are 7075-T6 aluminum and come in under 3oz.

 

[Samson7x]

I have multiple sets of 419 rings (lite and match) none of them are to tight or have caused any damage.

Have your rings been over tightened before?

Negative. Brand new.