Mounts and Rings - recommend light ones?

[ArmedBear]

I have a set of Warne bases and QD rings on a .30-06 sporter, and they're extremely well-made. They were dead-straight, and the scope holds zero perfectly when removed and replaced on the gun.

However, they're heavy, and I want my new .30-06 to be a lot lighter than the existing one. The rifle is a good deal lighter, and I want my scope, mounts and rings to match the rifle. I like QD, but it's not a must-have if good ones add a couple ounces.

Does anyone have experience with quality aluminum bases/rings, or direct mounts like Talley makes? Other thoughts about saving weight vs. durability and holding zero?

This will be on a Model 70, in case that matters for some particular setup. Thanks in advance for any good info.

 

[Uncle Mike]

Check with Talley...they have some nice aluminum mounts.

 

[ArmedBear]

Do they hold up well?

 

[R.W.Dale]

check out deadnutz!

you can thank me later

 

[Uncle Mike]

Do Talley mounts hold up well....does a 30-378 Weatherby in a 4lb. rifle kick!?!

In all seriousness, yes the do hold up, very well. we use Tally mounts primarily on most of the builds where the customer allows us to configure some/parts of the rifle.

Never a problem with the steel Talley mounts...and come to think of it, never a problem with the few aluminum mounts we have used from them either.

The Deadnutz are heartily built, but maybe overly so, they tend to look goofy on an otherwise nice looking rifle. Kind of like two big ol' Dunkin donuts around your scope. lol

 

[dakotasin]

i use talley on most of my rifles, and for sure all of my hunting rifles, including my 338 win mag. no problems to date, and i am not exactly easy on my gear.

 

[kentucky_smith]

Dednutz work great.

 

[Horsemany]

Talley aluminum are king of the lightweights. Dednutz are great mounts but a little unique looking IMO.

 

[Gordon]

Exactly what everyone said, but I'd stay with Warne Maxima lever release.