Scope Mounting

[bliner]

I just ordered a Maven RS 1.2 that I’m going to mount on an X Bolt, and I’m having a hard time figuring out how I should mount it. I really don’t want to put a rail on it, but the selection of rings for X bolts is somewhat limited. I’ve read too much here about Tally’s cracking, so I don’t want to go that route.

My priority is something that will be strong and reliable. This scope will be replacing a Leupold, and I am tired of losing zero and I’m looking forward to being confident in my zero, and don’t want to jeopardize that with a crappy mount. At this point, the DNZ 215 looks like a solid option, but I’m worried that might not allow me to get proper eye relief. I’m hoping someone here can provide personal experience with that DNZ mount or make a recommendation for some reliable rings.

 

[KenLee]

I just ordered a Maven RS 1.2 that I’m going to mount on an X Bolt, and I’m having a hard time figuring out how I should mount it. I really don’t want to put a rail on it, but the selection of rings for X bolts is somewhat limited. I’ve read too much here about Tally’s cracking, so I don’t want to go that route.

My priority is something that will be strong and reliable. This scope will be replacing a Leupold, and I am tired of losing zero and I’m looking forward to being confident in my zero, and don’t want to jeopardize that with a crappy mount. At this point, the DNZ 215 looks like a solid option, but I’m worried that might not allow me to get proper eye relief. I’m hoping someone here can provide personal experience with that DNZ mount or make a recommendation for some reliable rings.

X-bolt short or long action?
Longs are no problem.
Short action mounting can be an issue if you have short stature.

 

[bliner]

It’s a long action. What would you recommend KenLee?

 

[KenLee]

It’s a long action. What would you recommend KenLee?

I think DNZ would be good. I don't like a rail on hunting rifle myself. I've had good service out of Leupold STD mounts, DNZ and the Talleys. I probably bought a dozen sets of Talleys before the cracking issue came to light. Doubt I'd buy anymore for anything above a 308 in recoil.

 

[onlybrowning]

How about Warne two piece bases and Mountain Tech rings?


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[bliner]

I think DNZ would be good. I don't like a rail on hunting rifle myself. I've had good service out of Leupold STD mounts, DNZ and the Talleys. I probably bought a dozen sets of Talleys before the cracking issue came to light. Doubt I'd buy anymore for anything above a 308 in recoil.

Thanks. I’ve got tally’s on another rifle, but feel the same and won’t buy anymore.

How about Warne two piece bases and Mountain Tech rings?


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I’ve considered that since they seem to be highly recommended here, but feel the same about that option as I do a rail, it just seems like added complications. Since I don’t have any other rifles with a rail that would allow me to move scopes from rifle to rifle, I don’t see an advantage to that. If there are other advantages that I should consider, please let me know.

 

[TaperPin]

Before going with a pic rail to be able to swap scopes, the Leupold dual dovetail was reliable on a number of rifles for a long time. If you go to the dual dovetail failure thread. . . just kidding, being steel these things are super solid and failure isn’t really a thing with them.

It is interesting the browning rear base is centered on the screws, which may or may not work with all scopes.

 

[bliner]

Before going with a pic rail to be able to swap scopes, the Leupold dual dovetail was reliable on a number of rifles for a long time. If you go to the dual dovetail failure thread. . . just kidding, being steel these things are super solid and failure isn’t really a thing with them.

It is interesting the browning rear base is centered on the screws, which may or may not work with all scopes.

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Steel rings seem like they’d be more robust than aluminum, but I would prefer two screws on each side of the top of the ring to hold the scope securely. I don’t know if that’s actually true, but that is my perception.
I might be overthinking this, but I just don’t want to find out the hard way that I made a bad choice mounting the scope and have to start from scratch again.

 

[TaperPin]

Steel rings seem like they’d be more robust than aluminum, but I would prefer two screws on each side of the top of the ring to hold the scope securely. I don’t know if that’s actually true, but that is my perception.
I might be overthinking this, but I just don’t want to find out the hard way that I made a bad choice mounting the scope and have to start from scratch again.

Those single screws are the next size up from typical dual screws so they handle more torque than should be ever be used, but you should definitely get the rings that give the most confidence. I love the steel Mark 4 rings - never fail, never wear out, nobody has ever had one crack, but they are heavier than aluminum.

 

[bliner]

Those single screws are the next size up from typical dual screws so they handle more torque than should be ever be used, but you should definitely get the rings that give the most confidence. I love the steel Mark 4 rings - never fail, never wear out, nobody has ever had one crack, but they are heavier than aluminum.

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Those look great, I wish they’d mount directly on an X bolt without a rail.

 

[bliner]

I’m going to try the DNZ 215 and hope eye relief is ok. Thanks for your input everyone.