Quick Detach Scope Rings

[Barnfixer]

I was recently looking at the Warne web site and spotted QD rings and it got me thinking. When you remove the scope and then mount it back on, does it go back on target? Dead on, almost on, bad idea? I’ve never used them or know anyone who has. I have a couple rifles with higher power scopes and could utilize them more if I could swap out a lower power scope for different hunting situations. I realize I’d have to confirm it’s on target but I’d beat starting from scratch. Guess it’s another reason to get another gun if that’s a bad idea.

 

[12Bravo20]

The trick is to re install the scope the exact same way each time. You may or mayn't have to adjust your zero after each time but it won't be more than a click or two off. At least that has been my experiences.

 

[gotboostvr]

Some work better than others, and as mentioned, care needs to be taken when reinstalling the scope.

It's a nice feature, allows you to have multiple sighting arrangements for the same gun.

 

[berettaprofessor]

Warne QD are good rings. I have them on several rifles and they hold zero....but I mark which rail slots they fit into so I can return them to the same position and then I tighten them down with rear pressure in those slots so their placement is as consistent as possible

 

[nettlle]

I have Warne Maxima QD rings on (4) rifles and (1) shotgun. As berettaprofessor says I make sure they go back in the same slots. They hold zero very well.

 

[Chuck R.]

I also use QD mounts on several rifles.

As the others said, consistency in remounting is key, not just position on the rail, but I push FWD into the mount (cause recoil is going to try to move the rifle backward, while inertia makes the scope try to remain in place) and towards the solid side while remounting. I also use a boresighting collimator to confirm, but I've never had any of mine be more than .25-.5 MOA off.

Warne Instructions:

• Place rings onto the bases with the recoil keys in the slots and push each ring towards the muzzle to seat the recoil key

 

[12Bravo20]

This question was asked not too long ago. And as you can see, being consistent on how you reinstall the scope each time does matter. Most find that they are only a couple of clicks off at the most when remounting a scope. The same goes for one piece mounts without quick release levers too. I have removed scopes from my AR's and then reinstalled them and only had to adjust one or two clicks to re-zero.

 

[usaral63]

I have Leupolds on 4 rifles, two semi auto, two bolt. ALL go back to the precise zero if removed.

 

[Megawatt maker]

I use Warne QD rings. They always, without exception, return to zero. The only thing I do and push back on the scope towards the buttstock, and throw the lever.

I like to remove the scope when clearing the rifle, so I routinely use those rings.

I swear by them at this point, so much so, I only buy Warne rings and mounts now.

 

[sparkyv]

I also use Warne QD rings with great satisfaction.

Warne QD are good rings. I have them on several rifles and they hold zero....but I mark which rail slots they fit into so I can return them to the same position and then I tighten them down with rear pressure in those slots so their placement is as consistent as possible

I use Warne QD rings. They always, without exception, return to zero. The only thing I do and push back on the scope towards the buttstock, and throw the lever.

I like to remove the scope when clearing the rifle, so I routinely use those rings.

I swear by them at this point, so much so, I only buy Warne rings and mounts now.

 

[Walkalong]

The only thing I do and push back on the scope towards the buttstock, and throw the lever.

Should be pushing the scope mounts forward.......mis type?


I recently took a scope off of a .22 match rifle and used that rifle with another scope, MDT Premiere (not Elite) rings by the way. When I switched the scopes back out I was only off .1 Mil in both directions, that's pretty dang good IMHO. With good rails and good rings, with consistent mounting procedure, and you'll be very close to your original zero. If this had been a hunting gun it would have been close enough.

 

[lightman]

Not really considered "quick detach" but I have a few rifles with the cross bolt type tactical rings mounted on rails that will return to zero.