Scope for Tikka T3 Lite 270 WSM

And as long as you use a torque limiting screwdriver, which screws could take more torque than the other is a moot point.

Your point is a good one when dealing with quality aluminum mounts. I use a Utica TS35 and generally torque rings to 25 inch-pounds for steel and 15-20 for aluminum - 25 for a magnum rifle.  Just as a side note, don't ever try to get close to that with cheap Chinese aluminum rings. I've seen them strip at 10in-lbs.  

Originally posted by Mojo Now then, what makes them "bulky" compared to the Talley's?

I suspect that it has to do with the amount of "meat" left for threads used by the clamping screws. That and the quality of the alloy are critical for not stripping aluminum threads. I suspect that Tally relies strictly on the grade of aluminum that they use and that DedNutz relies on both thickness and grade. Sight unseen I suspect that you'll be able to put a bit more torque on the DedNutz's screws.

I like combined mount and rings concept like the DedNutz for it's strength, clean looks, and because DedNutz don't need to be lapped. Both rings are bored inline with each other. I have them on two of my rifles. But the DedNutz only looks good to me when the scope has a medium to large objective - say 40mm and up. Otherwise the bulk of the thick rings just doesn't look right which is why I have one on my desk. It didn't look right on a small 22 mounting a 3-9x32 Weaver.

Note that I also like Tally and have a set on order for my my compact Howa in .308.

Thanks for the weight measurement for the DNZ.  I weighed the Talley's in the packaging.  BTW, the Talley's are not machined from steel either.  They are lightweight aluminum scopemounts. 

Originally posted by Mojo I am wondering if that 50 is your Z6 that you were referring to, Mike?  Yes I agree that the 4a is sure nice, and my 4a will be on the Tikka. Thanks for your posting of the pix of the Talley.   Each to his own, but I do not understand how these Talley scopemounts could be construed as "bulky".  There is sure a lot more mass to the DNZ scopemount than the Talley.  Coming in at less than 4 oz., I do not see that the DNZ could possibly weigh less either.   Mojo

10-4 on the scope.

I agree, get the Talleys and don't look back!! Great customer service as well!!

Originally posted by Mojo [QUOTE=Mojo][QUOTE=mike650] The two piece version. Mojo's right, medium rings for 50mm objective. Just went through this with Talley fixed rings for my 50mm scope. [Com'on Mike.  Where's the mental telepathy between us?  How about osmosis?  Just a little mojo?    Just sent my highs back and the mediums are on backorder!!  Oh well............ My measurements indicated that I could have gotten away with low rings, but then no room for scope caps, and only 1/64th clearance.   Mojo

After installing the medium rings I figured I could have maaaybe gotten away with lows as well!! Too close now to opening day deer season for me to test with a set of lows so I'm thinking I'll wait until after the season to revisit this. I will say that I love the Talleys and the the new 4a reticle!!

Originally posted by mike650 The two piece version. Mojo's right, medium rings for 50mm objective. Just went through this with Talley fixed rings for my 50mm scope.