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Bitterroot Bulls
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I am a big fan of TPS aluminun. Excellent quality and reasonable price.
I really like the looks of Aadland rings. I think those are in my near future. |
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Kickboxer
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All my TPS rings are steel...
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Just so we're talking apples to apples...
Why should I buy TPS steel over TPS aluminum? |
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For the record... I just like steel and don't care much for aluminum. For most applications, given quality is a significant factor, you won't see much difference. In other words, a well made set of aluminum rings will do the job it is intended to do. To some people, the weight makes a difference... it is insignificant to me. I've started using Near Manufacturing products for new my mounting solutions. A steel alloy, about the same weight as aluminum and stronger than steel. Pricey, but so are most of the better aluminum or steel rings/mounts. The next rifle I buy I'm going to get a set of Aadland rings, just to see if my mind can be changed on this. His design is as good as any I've seen and better than most. To me, worth a try. There is probably nothing else in aluminum I am interested in...
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I've had "issues" using less expensive aluminum rings. I'm sure that the top tier ring makers like Seekins, TPS, Aadland, and other aluminum rings are good to go.
I recently had my beloved 10x SS "slide" in a low cost, one piece aluminum mount, while on my AR. Same scope, only this time the low cost aluminum rings on my bolt gun weren't gripping my scope tube, causing my point of impact to shift and I thought my SS had gave up the ghost until I switched back to Badger rings......jus sayin.
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What's your recipe for the 69er's?
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spork
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Again, apologies for the threadjack, but here's what I'm thinking...
Right now, I am using a Leupold Weaver 2 piece base with 1" QRW rings (holding a 2.5-8x Loopy which is nice, but not quite working out for me). A couple ways I can go here to mount up my SS10x. Buy a set of Leupold QRW rings ($60) Buy a set of TPS TSR "W" rings ($85 for steel) and swap the base out later Buy a set of TPS TSR rings and a base ($160 for steel). I'm in no particular hurry, since I'm still squirreling away money for the scope. I'd like to have this done by May or so for a trip to Eastern WA. Thoughts? |
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I figured someone we have to make sure and point that out. Yes tps make steel as well. I figures that was a given since it was already mentioned in this thread But that does not at all change my point. Tps makes very fine aluminum rings. |
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Not really indicative of your comment...
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I also have the same question. I am new to this forum and long range shooting. I am mounting a vortex viper 6.5x20x44 on a Remington 700 .308. I am using TPS aluminum rings but don't know what TPS base to use. 0 MOA or 20 MOA? Aluminum or steel? I will be shooting on a 500 yrd range mostly. I do have access to 1000 yrd ranges at Ft Knox. Any suggestions?
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Always a good rule is steel on a bolt gun and aluminum on a gas gun.
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I'd run a 20MOA, either aluminum or steel, both will work fine for your application.
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I like a 20 moa rail, because if you have the extra up if you ever need it.
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Sorry for the long delayed response: For the AR 69 SMK's with 24g of TAC at 2.260 OAL For the R700 25.4g Varget at 2.260 OAL |
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Thanks, but I couldn't wait.
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Hey gang, sorry to piggyback in on this thread, but it's soooooo close to my question I figured it wouldn't be too big a faux pas.
I'm also new to bolt guns, I'm also looking at a Remington 700 SPS Tactical.....though in .308, and I'm also thinking about using SWFA SS 12x42. I'm fortunate to have access to a longer range than the OP though, so I'm thinking a lot of my shooting will be at 500-600m. Now I've gathered that TPS is a good brand to look at, and it's well within my budget. I also see that a 20 MOA base is desirable as "it's better to have it (the added elevation) and not need it than need it and not have it". Finally, 'super low' height rings will work.
My remaining question is.....Is an extended length base necessary for the SS to have proper eye relief?
Thanks in advance for your advice and patience.
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SVT_Tactical
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I run a SPS tactical in 308 I cut down to 16". I run an egw 20MOA base and SS low rings with a SS 3-9 on it. I have had a SS 10X, SS 16X, and SS 5-20 along with tons of other scopes, on it with no issues. Super lows would put me lower and maybe eventially I will swap them over but right now "it ain't broke I ain't fixing it" applies. You do not need an extended rail for that gun. |
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