Scope mounting to maintain zero

[Pwb199]

I’ve probably missed it - but have there been any drop tests comparing UM tikka rings to the sportsmatch rings? And any conclusive evidence that the UM rings hold zero better? Only asking because of the price difference, and I own a few sets of sportsmatch rings already.

 

[atmat]

I’ve probably missed it - but have there been any drop tests comparing UM tikka rings to the sportsmatch rings? And any conclusive evidence that the UM rings hold zero better? Only asking because of the price difference, and I own a few sets of sportsmatch rings already.

They are both going to be fine. Plenty of drop tests with both.

The UM for me win out for availability and multiple recoil pin locations.

 

[TitsMcGee]

Nightforce, Geissele.

22in-ibs on the rings as well for these?

 

[JohnJohnson]

Has anyone used Area419 rings and done more than 18 in/lbs torque on the fasteners? I'm considering getting some but for a ring with 4 screws it would be nice to be able to torque over 18 in/lbs. It would be for a Nightforce scope so I feel like it could take more than 18.

 

[NSI]

Has anyone used Area419 rings and done more than 18 in/lbs torque on the fasteners? I'm considering getting some but for a ring with 4 screws it would be nice to be able to torque over 18 in/lbs. It would be for a Nightforce scope so I feel like it could take more than 18.

paging @huntnful

-J

 

[DoveBlaster]

Has anyone used Area419 rings and done more than 18 in/lbs torque on the fasteners? I'm considering getting some but for a ring with 4 screws it would be nice to be able to torque over 18 in/lbs. It would be for a Nightforce scope so I feel like it could take more than 18.

I have switched to all Area 419 Tactical One-Piece mounts early this year for my bolt action rifles with great success. I have been going to 20-25 in/lbs on NX8 and ATACR scopes. I have around 5,000+ rounds of 6.5CM and 6 Dasher fired and 1,000s of miles traveled by car and one plane trip with no zero loss to date.