Scope ring quality?

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Okay, I thought about putting this in accessories, but I figured General would be good too to catch more people's experience.

I am picking up some medium height weaver rings, I checked Midway USA and prices range from $6.39 to $98.99

Now, I am not putting this on a SHTF self defense carbine, nor on a safari rifle nor an ultramag. I figure I just don't have the need for quick release rings or rings designed to handle 375 H&H levels of recoil.

So getting away from the extremes, how much of a difference is there between a $6.39 set of rings vs a $15.99 set of rings vs a $35.99

Now I do know enough to skip the $6.39 as I fear at that price you'd have issues of poor threading, holes not lining up, etc etc, but once you get into the 'decent' price range, find the right type of screw head you want (hex vs phillips) decide if you want standard horizontal vs vertical split, how much difference is there?

Would you expect these two to give drastically different end results? (remember, going on a lighter recoiling rifle, not a 300 ultrakillermag)

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=752178
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=551845
 
Leupold Rifleman scope rings are precision-machined from aircraft-grade aluminum to provide the necessary strength and recoil resistance without adding excess weight to the rifle. With a black matte finish, these rings are an ideal match for the Rifleman scope.
Technical Information
Material: Aluminum
Style: Weaver (cross-slot)
Ring Diameter: 1"
Ring Height: .326 (measured from base to bottom of scope tube)




These high quality Weaver-style rings from Zeiss are constructed of steel.

Technical Information
Material: Steel
Style: Weaver (cross-slot)
Ring Diameter: 1"
Ring Height: 3/8" (measured from top of base to bottom of scope tube)
Notes: Screws Included

ones steel ones alum, one has screws... I would think you are payin for a better product for $30 more... Maybe better zeroing in? Stay clear of those $6 ones, cheap things break.
 
Super cheap rings are typically cheap aluminum, and tightening them can strip them fairly easily. Weaver makes some great rings, and some really lousy rings. I really like the original Top Mounts. The ring is steel, the base is aluminum. They plain work for around $20. Get a good torque driver that measures in inch pounds, as well as a set of screwdriver heads specifically for guns & you are all set.
 
Comin' in late, but for my .375H&H I used Leupold QR mounts and rings. They seem to work well and hold zero despite being QR style. Not the cheapest mounts, but solid, quickly removable rings are worth it for that style of rifle IMO. The Leupold QRW aren't bad either, and if you have to use weaver style rings may be the best option. If you decide that QR is not necessary (not for hunting?) the Leupold dual dovetail mounts/rings do well and are very durable. No experience with Zeiss rings, but they are probably good as well.

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You can't go wrong with Leupold rings. They are cheaper in the long run than the cheapo brands, and 100% dependable.

Just my $.02 worth.
 
I have some Badger Ordnance Max 50 rings that I will sell you, they are steel standard height and probably weigh more than your rifle! For an expensive rifle mount a high end scope with good rings. For a medium priced rifle or even a cheap rifle mount a decent scope with decent rings, the rings should cost at least $30 and be from a reputable maker, torque down the ring screws to probably no more than 25 inch pounds, I use blue or green Loc Tite.

I won't even get into alignment rods and lapping tools, and I am certainly not an expert
 
As far as Weaver/P-rail rings go, these rings which are marketed and sold variously as NC Star, Academy brand, Dura-sight, Traditions, and others are the only rings under $20-$25 I would use, and they are actually pretty decent. Quite good for their price of around $8 for regular, and $13 for QD. They are steel (what they call 'Z2' alloy).

http://www.durasight.com/

But I'd get those ONLY for fun guns. I'm a believer in good rings for serious guns (hunting and fighting) - Warne, Leupold, Talley and other high end only for serious guns.
 
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