Better scope ring setup weaver or dovetail and why

[chironomidkraut]

Looking for a good setup for my 22-250

[SakoShooter]

Well, the last I checked there have been quite a few rifles chambered in 22-250 over the years, what type of rifle is it?

I like one piece rings, mainly for looks, but I also feel like less parts makes for a better overall setup.

[Smokinyotes]

My hunting rifles wear Talley rings, target rifles near rails and alpha mounts.

[markg]

I like Pic rails then you can use a huge variety of stuff mount wise

[scalerman]

Dnz

[gunluvr]

Originally Posted by SakoShooter

Well, the last I checked there have been quite a few rifles chambered in 22-250 over the years, what type of rifle is it?

I like one piece rings, mainly for looks, but I also feel like less parts makes for a better overall setup.

Yes, firstly, what is the rifle? If it's a Savage, I prefer Burris XTB bases and Weaver rings because the XTB bases give you more adjustment options back and forth and are also lower than most rails. Savages' mounting holes seem to be farther apart than most.
Leupold dual dovetail system is nice too. No cross bolts. Also has a reversible front base option. Some guys think they're not so solid, I don't get that.
A lot of guys like one piece rings, though I'm unfamiliar with them.
Burris Zee Signature rings are also nice with the plastic collars to insure proper alignment.

[chironomidkraut]

It’s a TC venture 22-250 in a Boyd’s Prarie hunter stock, I bedded the rifle as well

[Redneck 7]

I’m a big fan of Leupold standard rings myself, never steered me wrong. I have them on a 7mm-08, .308, and a 30-06

[SakoShooter]

http://talley-scope-rings.theshoppad...ination-xxx725

If it was my rifle, this is what I'd use.

As I said, I like the clean look and simplicity of one piece rings, install is straightforward, they are leightweight, and they're relatively inexpensive.

Of course there're pros/cons to every system, if the rifle reciever has misaligned screw holes for example, it's tougher to make adjustments compared to some other systems.

I've mounted with the Leupold dovetail system exactly once, on a Winchester Model 70, and found it complicated, perhaps I was missing a couple of tools, such as a ring wrench?

I've used Weaver style bases a number of times, it's easy and you can use the Burris Signature rings which have plastic inserts that can be used for windage and elevation adjustments, as well as eliminating any need to lap the rings.
It's not a bad system, but I think it's the ugliest, and I also feel like the ring to base connection has more potential for movement.

[Stinky Coyote]

i start with talleys on just about everything, if not available then i'll research options for whatever i'm trying to scope

[Kurt505]

Then dove tails then weavers.

Originally Posted by Stinky Coyote

i start with talleys on just about everything, if not available then i'll research options for whatever i'm trying to scope

Did you know that Melvin Forbes invented the talley lightweights for his mountain rifles but didn't have the facility to mass produce them so he sold the patten to talley. That's why they still come with his rifles right from his shop.

[elkhunter11]

Most of my rifles wear Talley Lightweights. I have never had an issue with them.

[Stinky Coyote]

Originally Posted by Kurt505

Then dove tails then weavers.



Did you know that Melvin Forbes invented the talley lightweights for his mountain rifles but didn't have the facility to mass produce them so he sold the patten to talley. That's why they still come with his rifles right from his shop.

I had heard of the connection but didn't realize he invented. No surprise really. Cool fact, thanks!

[SakoShooter]

I love them, easy to install and a clean look. I believe they advise against lapping them as they are aluminum, but have done it with and without.

I have a friend whonhad trouble with misaligned screw holes on a new rifle that made it impossible for him to hit paper due to windage error, but I'd think switching to
a weaver/Burris Signature would solve that if you used the plastic inserts and I can think of no other downside to the Talleys.

[Pathfinder76]

Originally Posted by Kurt505

Then dove tails then weavers.



Did you know that Melvin Forbes invented the talley lightweights for his mountain rifles but didn't have the facility to mass produce them so he sold the patten to talley. That's why they still come with his rifles right from his shop.

Melvin had them produced by another manufacturer for a long time. When that quit working he went to Talley.