Don’t Cheap Out on rings and Bases

[PJGunner]

For more years than I care to count I've used the Weaer rings and bases. I still have a couple mounts using the old style rings that clamped only on one side of the scope and they've never failed. Even used them on the .375 H&H Mauser and a Winchester M70 .375 H&H. I still use the Weaver bases and the Weaver 4x4 rings and have them on at least fours that I can think of offhand. Those 4x4 rings are really light weight but so far have held up fine on a 30-06, a .280 Rem. a .300 Win. Mag. and the .35 Whelen. Looks to me like they just plain work.
Paul B.

 

[Joec7651]

And, there’s no such thing as a cheap rifle. Once it’s bought, scoped, slinged, cased, and loaded for in ready to hunt condition I’ll end up with $12000 in the rig before I get out of the truck. I give………

EDIT: and that’s what an old single shot 22 long rifle, rusted with the stock duct taped to the barrel would end up costing me. Or maybe an old 22 revolver I pulled out of a lake while catfishing.

 

[Joec7651]

Ok, so the new Nikon was able to be bore sighted quickly and easily. So, I had another new Burris Fullfield II 4.5x14x42 as well. I opened the new Burris and put it on in place of the Nikon. The final unused Burris went on and was able to be bore sighted without issue. In fact the I had to bring the elevation down 4 clicks, and move the windage 3 clicks left. And done.

I’ve got the case opened with Burris for replacement of the faulty rifle scope. I gave them the serial number and a description of what the trouble is. I e got 6 other rifles with this scope as well, and they have never had a hiccup. They are bulletproof.. tight steel turrets, and I’ve not hd a zero shift with even 1 of them.
It is most definitely something internal to that particular Burris. They will hook me up and I’ll have a viable spare Burris again. First time in almost 30 years that Burris gave me any trouble. Still a good track record I guess.

 

[wvbuckbuster]

Long aggravating process but good you got the problem taken care of.

 

[Blkram]

It really depends on the individual manufacturer’s action design as to whether or not the front and rear rings will be of different heights.
A good example is the difference between the Ruger No. 1 and the Model 77; one uses different height rings front and back while the other uses the same height. There are others. And Ruger’s rings are pretty sturdy/rugged; I wouldn’t say that they are cheap or bastardized. Just have to ensure you are getting the proper rings for your particular rifle and scope.

 

[Joec7651]

It never crossed my mind that it was the scope. It was new from a sealed box, and I’ve never had a hiccup with Burris at all. I guess it happens to them all. I’ll see what they have to say once it’s checked out.

 

[RL338]

This is combo I’ve been using on my Vanguards lately.

BackCountry Cross-Slot Base Weatherby Vanguard SA

Leupold® BackCountry cross-slot bases are made of 7075-T6 aluminum, making them some of our lightest and most rugged mounts yet. This BackCountry cross-slot base is designed to fit a Weatherby Vanguard Short Action and accepts both Picatinny- and Weaver-style rings.

www.leupold.com

Signature Rings™ | Burris Optics

www.burrisoptics.com

 

[Joec7651]

This is combo I’ve been using on my Vanguards lately.

BackCountry Cross-Slot Base Weatherby Vanguard SA

Leupold® BackCountry cross-slot bases are made of 7075-T6 aluminum, making them some of our lightest and most rugged mounts yet. This BackCountry cross-slot base is designed to fit a Weatherby Vanguard Short Action and accepts both Picatinny- and Weaver-style rings.

www.leupold.com

Signature Rings™ | Burris Optics

www.burrisoptics.com

That’s good to know. I’ll certainly give them a look. I really like the Vanguard. I’m heading to the range tomorrow to finally shoot it. If it shoots well I’m going to get another one in 308 Winchester. It’s not really a budget rifle I suppose, but you get a LOT of rifle for what you pay.

 

[Joec7651]

Burris received the riflescope yesterday, and emailed me as such. Today they emailed back that it’s unrepairable and they are sending a new replacement. I’m not sure what makes it unrepairable, as it was new from box when put on the rifle. It doesn’t really make any difference though. This is the first time in twenty some years that I’ve had to send anything back to Burris. Looks like their “Forever Warrantee” is just that. Top notch customer service.

 

[DrMike]

That is good to know.