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ndmp40
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Posted: November/25/2007 at 16:49 |
I am mounting a 1.5-6X40 Sightron on a Marlin 1894 in 357mag. I am planning on using aluminum mounts, any reason not to? Weaver 2pc base and Weaver Quad mounts. Thanks in advance. |
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cheaptrick
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Typically, aluminum mounts have been good to go. I have used the mounts in question with no problems.
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cyborg
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I have used steel and aluminum rings and bases, I like the aluminum alloys due to lack of potential rust, Steel is tougher though. There are gonna be trade offs, go with what will give you piece of mind.
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Aluminum pounds up with hard recoilers.........steel expands more with temp extremes and are heavier. I'd go with aluminum on your rig.
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flyspy1
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I just traded my 357 to my brother. It has aluminum rings on it and I haven't had to rezero it in over 10 years. They're fine on the 1894. Great even.
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sinsir
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i've used both. for the shooting/hunting i've done, i can't see any diffrence between the two, except AL is lighter and don't rust. my .02
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Ring Master
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