Scope Rings whats the difference

[Papa]

Hey guys I was looking to mount a scope to my .223 and was wondering what you guys though about cheaper scope rings. I'm not looking to pay a lot, but at the same time I'll pay just not get garbage.
In the past I've cheaped out on a utg magnifier and went through two that were defective before I just splurged on a $200 vortex. Which is the main reason I'm posting. At the moment I'm just planning on mounting a simmons scope but eventually am going to upgrade to much nicer one once I find a job relating to my newly acquired bachelors degree.

 

[chezuki]

Any optic is only as good as it's mount.

 

[guitarslinger21]

I've found cheap rings usually scratch my scope (Mexican Milletts for example). IME, decent rings are worth it.

If you MUST go super cheap, the $15 UTG rings work alright on my Dad's .17hmr. They are straight, and they didn't wreck the scope.

 

[halfmileharry]

Don't go cheap. Just save up and get a decent set of rings when you can afford it.
IF you buy a cheap set you might as well just throw the money on the ground and walk away from it.
Cheap rings will give you cheap results.

 

[42769vette]

With more expensive rings you are buying odds. These are not firm numbers, but my guess would be

80% of 20 dollar rings will lose zero, or mar up the scope.
5% of 50 dollar rings will lose zero, or mar up the scope.
1% of 100 dollar rings will lose zero, or mar up a scope.

As you can see the sweet spot is near the 50 dollar area, and inside of that you should be buying Warne Maxima rings. 90% of what I sell are Warne Maxima's and Im yet to hear a complaint out of the 100's Ive sold, and have yet to have a complaint in the 20ish Ive personally used. They are a pain to mount, but are very solid.

 

[Papa]

Thanks for all the comments. I wouldn't have guessed that scope rings would make that big of a difference as long as they were snug. I'll defiantly keep that in mind when ordering.

 

[42769vette]

Thanks for all the comments. I wouldn't have guessed that scope rings would make that big of a difference as long as they were snug. I'll defiantly keep that in mind when ordering.

Rings are the most commonly overlooked part of the equation sir.

 

[Papa]

Anyone have any opinion on quick release scope mounts? I was leaning towards the quick release but don't know how practical they would be along with the added weight & cost. So now I'm having second thoughts. Plus their a bit pricey.


Burris AR PEPR Tactical Riflescope Rings with Mount FREE S&H Burris Mounts Rings Bases
American Defense Recon-S 1" QD Picatinny Scope Mount

 

[42769vette]

Anyone have any opinion on quick release scope mounts? I was leaning towards the quick release but don't know how practical they would be along with the added weight & cost. So now I'm having second thoughts. Plus their a bit pricey.


Burris AR PEPR Tactical Riflescope Rings with Mount FREE S&H Burris Mounts Rings Bases
American Defense Recon-S 1" QD Picatinny Scope Mount

QD mounts are nice if you pay enough for good one's. With QD mounts you are paying for return to zero. The Burris PEPR will return within 5 moa, the American defense will return with in 1 moa.

 

[aclark]

If you are looking at the Burris PEPR take a look then at the SWFA SSALT. The same mount from what most people can tell, but for about $25 less. I agree with Alan though, don't be looking for a miracle QD mount at <$100

 

[M67]

If you're looking at the PEPR, get the Leupold instead. Should be around the same price. Leupold (Warne) doesn't make a QD mount but IMO the Leupold is better built. Dead Nutz is also an option. I've used the PEPR before, and after a while I'm just not a fan.

If you're looking at a QD mount, I've had good luck with my American Defense. I have a LaRue on an ACOG and haven't tried it out though

 

[Papa]

Thanks for the help everyone I ended up going with Burris 420182 XTR Rings (1-Inch, High Black).

One thing I was unsure of was their aluminum construction, but reviews seem to be good so we'll see.

 

[throttletony]

I've loved my 2 different sets of Warne rings. Shop around ($45-100) depending on style needed.

 

[42769vette]

Thanks for the help everyone I ended up going with Burris 420182 XTR Rings (1-Inch, High Black).


One thing I was unsure of was their aluminum construction, but reviews seem to be good so we'll see.

Glad we could help. I sell the same rings, only mine are cheaper.

 

[Papa]

Glad we could help. I sell the same rings, only mine are cheaper.

Well you missed out on selling me a vortex magnifier earlier this year, so to make it up to you I canceled my order...

Now how do I give you my money so I can get my rings!

 

[Hookeye]

When I scoped my AR I used Burris riser blocks and Signature Zee rings.
I run Sig Zees as much as I can.
They start at "medium" though.