Any opinions out thete on the relative zero hold using these
insert type rings compared to alloy or steel rings?
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Any opinions out thete on the relative zero hold using these
insert type rings compared to alloy or steel rings?
@Woody, been using them for years and never had any issues.
More insert options available for 1 inch than 30mm, but remember you can use opposite inserts front and rear to double the effect. Insert can also be used at 90 degrees to correct lateral issues - so you can get the wind zero on your scope in the middle of the dial range.
Bloody brilliant, use them on just about every boom stick I have & the wee inserts protect the scope really well.
i have them on every rifle i own bar the 10-22 which is running leupold prw's (which I don't really rate to be honest great once mounted but pretty much always scratch the tube getting them on as they kinda snap on over the tube)
the z rings are fantastic no issues with holding zero and the best thing is they are very unlikely to leave ring marks but still don't over tighten them 20-25inlb is plenty
Thanks for the prompt validations fellas. Much appreciated.
Use them on every rifle where possible including on my F Class stuff up to 284. Never ever had a scope shift. The only thing I do is modify the cross bolts by tapping to the next size up in metric and use cap screws instead of the small slotted head screws.
They can be a it of an arse fitting the scope. You need to tighten the screws like a cylinder head, a wee bit at a time on each screw or turn screws opposite each other simultaneously otherwise the scope may rotate slightly in the rings.
I also lightly lube the outer shells taking care to not get any lube on the inner surfaces.
Ta. Will bring a 308 Norma mag setup with them to Te Puke tomorrow to test a couple of 165grain sgk hunting loads at 600 :)
Photo's......we will need photos. Cant beat a 308 Norma MagQuote:
Originally Posted by Woody
Couple experimental loads. I will maybe put pic of rifle too :)
I run only Sako Optilocks or Burris Z Sig or Burris XTR rings on my rifles. All with the plastic inserts. 1", 30mm and 34mm.
Great hold, no need to lap the rings and don't mark the scopes.
I have one set, but I always wondered if it is such a good idea then why the rest do not follow? Why do we have 400 dollar "precision" rings?
Exactly!
For guys who need to put all the flashest gear on there rifles as though they are trying to make up for somethingQuote:
Originally Posted by Ultimitsu
The truth of it is you won’t see any advantage over a $130 set of z rings unless you’re running a 50bmg or something else massive
For normal caliber’s including large magnums once you have a solid set of rings like burris z or meany other options that won’t move that’s as much money as needs to be spent
Ok. Was a fine day and fine company at TePuke 600yard shoot today. Here are couple pics. I was shooting a testoad of 165grain Sierra gamekings out of my Schultz and Larsen M65dl .308 Norma Magnum. The rifle is 56years young. The wind was l-r 10-15mph variable and windage varied 2-5 moa. You can see on the target how once I got the elevation correct with s1 & s2 that shot #2 went left 2moa during a quick windspeed drop. However the shots # 1,3,4 are less than 3/4moa group and the tested sd is pleasing. Pis are of test group and rifle. The group was shot off the pack, hunting style. No rear support was used.Quote:
Originally Posted by Husky1600
Signature zee 30mm rings and Delta scope.
did they move? there is always a 1st time for everythingQuote:
Originally Posted by Woody
Nup. All good.
+1 hard to beat optilocks and zee rings, self aligning and won’t damage scope tubes. And agree with Rambo about the Leupold PRWs, best avoided if a marked scope tube pisses you offQuote:
Originally Posted by dogmatix
Well... I am not one that spends 400 on precision rings but I am not so quick to dismiss them as veblen goods. I would like to see a study that looks into the marketed benefits of expensive rings and examination of whether these benefits exist and meaningful.Quote:
Originally Posted by rambo-6mmrem
In another thread several months ago, I questioned the point of using steel for rings, given that aluminium rings are perfectly adequate and significant lighter for rings of the same strength . No one was able to give me a comprehensive, let along satisfying answer.
Nice looking rifle, very tidy. Those S&L's are renowned for shooting well, have fun.Quote:
Originally Posted by Woody
I had them on a 7mmrum with a nightforce scope for about 5 years. Did a lot of hunting trips and the POI never changed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Woody