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    Posted: August/20/2009 at 02:22
Anyone know how well the various quick-detatch mounts return to zero? Of Larue, GG&G, and A.R.M.S. does any one outshine the others? Is there any inherent benefit to using a mount, as opposed to separate rings, other than they're permanently aligned with each other and won't  torque the scope tube?

What about a semi-permanent mount like the SS s.s.a.l.t.? How viable would it be to remove it every time you cased a gun? Wear on the picatinny rails or tension screws a problem? How tight IS 40 in/lbs, finger tight or wrench down tight (ft/lbs I know, in/lbs....go fish).

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 2Tonic Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/23/2009 at 04:18
Sad No Takers????

Surely some among you must have an opinion!!  How about Rancid Koolaid, you've shown us the pictures of your ssalt.?
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2Tonic, I have investigated QD Mounts a while ago. In the end I purchased the QD's made by Leupold. They worked very well and returned to about 1/2 inch to original POI. So for hunting purposes I believe they will work fine.
The more expensive QD's may work better. I still do not trust a QD enough to take it off, then remount and go hunting. I would allways want to check the zero.
However, only one or two rounds would suffice.
I still have my QD on a 300 H&H, but hardly ever remove the scope, so it has become more of a fixed mount.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Rancid Coolaid Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/24/2009 at 06:45
I've had great luck with LaRue, but always re-verify zero.
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The laure wins this arugment hand down on several other boards.
 
I want one, but I keep asking my self, how often am I gona take the scope off?
 
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Well, that is a question only you can answer.
I have removed a scope mounted in normal rings on a Rem700 action. The rifle had to go to the smithy. I marked the scope position with masking tape around the tube and on the ring, and then made corresponding witness marks. I removed the bases also but did not disturb the windage screws.
When the rifle came back I placed everything back as before and I was less then a 1/2 inch off zero. So for a once in a blue moon scope removal there are other options.
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