Reelman, I am like you on one hand! Those weaver rings sure are homely BUT Ill be dog dam if they are mor some of the very toughest I have ever mounted on a centerfire or rimfire, I have a set on a model 43 in 218bee that has been on the gun since day one, 35 years ,same 2x7 scope, That gun was a work gun and has been banged around 300K + mies in 4x4 and jeeps, haytrucks, tractors, you name it , they are so worn from gun laying on left pure alum is worn to split ring screw holes! UGLY but tough as nails, Strap top is too!very best winpoor