Rifle Scopes Looking for a set of light hunting rings

[EchoDeltaSierra]

Hey all,

I’ve started a rifle build for a buddy who got a WY elk tag and I’m looking for a set a scope rings. This will be a build similar to my R-700 in 300 WinMag except on a sever diet; lighter rifle build, really light scope, etc. It’s a R-700 long-action, with a 30mm tube and 44mm objective scope.

I’ve been eyeing the Luepold Backcountry Scope Mounts which are a direct attach to the top of the action, but not shipping for another 6-8 weeks. I run BO rails and more substantial mounts on all my rifles. Is there something anyone would recommend for a solid yet minimal and light ring/mount set?

Thanks in advance.
-Eric-

 

[Conrad]

NF Ultralites are excellent and very light.

 

[M338]

Hawkins precision all the way!

 

[fdkay]

Check out the XLR rings as well, the price point is excellent

 

[RTH1800]

Top end light ring and base set up is Murphy Precision Titanium. I have a few extra sets both rings and bases, if you want one let me know.

RTH

 

[beretta_man11]

I've used the talley rings and they were pretty nice as well as light. I know NF makes a good looking one piece mount and the Hawkins ring look nice as well.

 

[ultrarunner7]

Lift weights

 

[b6graham]

are the rings seriously where you're looking to cut weight?

not to be a dick but i'd think there are better places to cut weight than the main connection between POA and POI

 

[beetroot]

Have found the Talley ring/Base combo to be plenty reliable and they are pretty minimal weight.

 

[Mike Casselton]

3rd vote for Talley

 

[XTR]

Nightforce Ultra Light rings or Burris Z rings. Add a Swarovski Z5 3.5-18x44 is about as light as it will get if you want that much magnification.

I also have two Swaro Z3s 3-10x42s, those are as light as you will find in a hunting rifle and work great for 99% of the huning most people will ever do.

I have the BRX and the BRH reticles. Get the BRH, the BRX is very thin and can be really hard to see in early morning or late evening situations.

 

[msstate56]

Nightforce ultra lights will be hard to beat

 

[bwahl]

nightforce ultralites

 

[Steel+Killer]

4th Vote for Talley. For a hunting rifle where you don't have the need or desire to be able to remove and reinstall the scope like a rail system the Talley one piece rings are great.
http://www.talleymanufacturing.com/Products/Lightweight-Alloy-Scope-Mount.aspx

 

[NewsShooter]

Seekins

 

[jram]

I love seekins rings, but got to agree that the Talley’s one piece ring/base would work perfect here

 

[BigTex]

Talley one piece for my lightweight hunting guns

 

[jpspeeddemon]

I have both the Talley integral base ring mounts and the Nightforce ultralights. If you prefer a picatinny base and rings combo then the NF ultralights are great, they are very light rings. Otherwise the Talleys work well. Although I cannot speak to the security of the Talleys because I have them on a 243.

My vote for a lightweight 300 wm would be to go with the pic base and NF rings

 

[lancetkenyon]

Every rifle I own (except my 10/22s) wear Seekins alloy 20MOA Picatinny rail (3oz for LA R700 type) and Seekins alloy rings (2.5-3.0oz each dependent on size/height). Total weight is 8-9oz.

But, scopes are secure, and, if needed, easily and quickly interchangeable in case of an issue in the field. Just a few clicks to rezero if you need to swap a scope from one rifle to another.

Plus, I have never needed to lap rings, or had a Seekins leave a ring mark on any scope when torqued correctly.

If you are looking to shave every single ounce possible, there are a few ways to do it an ounce or two at a time.
Flute bolt -1oz
Skeltonize bolt handle -1oz
Shave bolt knob/thread and install CF knob -2oz
Alloy bolt shroud -2oz
TI firing pin -.5oz
Flute barrel -3 to 10oz (dependent on flute size, depth, type, contour of barrel)
Stock swap -10 to 32oz (depending on what you have and what you go to) B&C Medalist or HS Precision w. aluminum bedding block to Manners EH series will save you 14-16oz right off the bat.
Barrel length reduction will save you a few oz per 1". But you lose velocity of 20-30fps per 1" too.
Scope choice can make huge differences. 18oz vs 48oz scopes.
2 sling studs vs. 3 -1oz
Sling choice -1 to 4oz
Alloy Bottom metal vs. Steel -4oz
BDL vs DBM -6oz

 

[EchoDeltaSierra]

are the rings seriously where you're looking to cut weight?

not to be a dick but i'd think there are better places to cut weight than the main connection between POA and POI

Ha! The rings are just part of the equation. This is a lighter rifle, scope, sling, etc. I’m just sweating the final ounces now. This build will be probably 3-5 lbs less than the rifle I’m modeling it after. Also, we cannot forget mountain math: ounces = pounds = pain.

;-)

 

[Chalkeye]

I wish the nightforce ultralights were available with a lower profile cross bolt, rather than that huge nut!

 

[distantfoe]

Hawkins are nice, although the rail clamps are a bit thin in a couple areas for my liking. The built in level is a cool feature.

 

[XTREM HTR16]

APA rings are very nice, lightweight, and less blocky than the Seekins

 

[Dendro]

Talley has worked for me

 

[CStroud]

Another vote for Talley LW's.