Rifle Scopes Barrett Zero Gap Rings

[ShootieMagee]

Anyone have any opinion good or bad on Barrett Zero Gap rings. I called them yesterday. They are machined in house by Barrett and not farmed out to some other manufacturer; a point which goes a long way with me. I am also intrigued by the zero gap concept. Any thoughts? They are a little pricey, especially up against a known force in the industry Seekins.

 

[Brain]

Re: Barrett Zero Gap Rings

I field tested a set for Scott at Liberty Optics.

On a brakeless lightweight 7mm RUM, I have been more than impressed with them. They are very well made and do the job they're intended to do. My opinion of them is very high.

 

[dreamlander]

Re: Barrett Zero Gap Rings

My shooting buddy has them on his Barret 82A1 50 bmg, no problems, good rings.

 

[ShootieMagee]

Re: Barrett Zero Gap Rings

Good info y'all. Anybody know if they need to be lapped or if anyone has had any issue marring a scope using them??? Some say to lap everything. Seekins says no........ I just don't know.

 

[DBohn]

Re: Barrett Zero Gap Rings

I have them on several guns and they work great. You can download the instructions off Barrett's website and I'm pretty sure it says not to lap them. I especially like the ExRings for long range applications. Same zero gap technology with 15/40 adjustable MOA. You will not be disappointed with Barrett rings.

 

[Pavlata]

Re: Barrett Zero Gap Rings

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ShootieMagee</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Good info y'all. Anybody know if they need to be lapped or if anyone has had any issue marring a scope using them??? Some say to lap everything. Seekins says no........ I just don't know. </div></div>

When I bought my Barrett M99 Kit, it came with a Bushnell 3200 Elite scope on it with the Barrett Zero Gap X-High rings.

The Bushnell glass wasn't to my liking so I pulled it off, sold it and kept the rings. When I took the rings off, there weren't any markings on the scope at all. The scope still looked brand new.

I used the Barrett rings to mount a SS 10X42 on the M99. I wasn't very happy with that glass either so I took the SS off, and used the Barrett rings to mount a Sightron on. The SS scope was the same as the Bushnell scope, no marks and still looked brand new.

I mounted the SS scope to my M107 using some Super Sniper rings from SWFA and after mounting, I wish I had spent the extra money and gotten another set of Barrett rings.

I really like how the ZERO Gap rings mount, and as others mentioned, make sure you follow the Barrett mounting instructions.