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That looks like a pretty good deal. ExpertVoice had the Ares for over 50% off retail, so I figured I'd give it a try. I'm interested to check out tracking on a rest at the indoor range with literal zero wind. Plus, now I have two of the Helos 2-12's for hunting rifles.  Those Helos 2-12’s don’t suck at all. The 4-20 is pretty solid as well.
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That looks like a pretty good deal. ExpertVoice had the Ares for over 50% off retail, so I figured I'd give it a try. I'm interested to check out tracking on a rest at the indoor range with literal zero wind. Plus, now I have two of the Helos 2-12's for hunting rifles. Those Helos 2-12’s don’t suck at all. The 4-20 is pretty solid as well. If the Ares is significantly better glass, with the same turret repeatability and adjustments, I'll be pretty happy with it. I do wish the Helos was lighter, but it is what it is.
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Seekins,Badger Ordnance,ARC are all good rings
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Thanks! The XTR's were too high, so I tried them. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/cLYYWfvd/IMG-20240107-133921068.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/3wTGxWGm/IMG-20240107-133939223-HDR.jpg) No alignment issues, I like 'em.
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Another vote for Conetrol. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/bhny1zHl.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/iMLaIKBl.jpg)
Coyotes shot no waiting.
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Don't speculate when you don't know, and don't second guess when you do.
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Regular Weaver rings. The original QD ring, lightweight, have never had one fail. They just require a little patience when setting up.
Talleys are nice too. Yes on both counts.
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I have lots of rings on rifles , pistols . Most came on used rifles.
I have changed out a good amount for Conetrol starting years ago when George was running Conetrol.
I have moved over to S&K ....for no big reason. S&K customer service is excellent.
They are not cheap , neither are Conetrols. I do not use "turn in" rings. I do not use ugly , blocky, bulbous rings.
Just my 2C.
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I have been using Warne split verticals for quite a few years and wouldn't consider putting a nice scope into anything else. Used properly, they'll never leave a mark on a scope and have proven to be durable and reliable. I've had scopes that have been swapped around and put into in Warne rings multiple times, and yet the tubes could have passed for new. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/FFD1Tksy/piggie-7mm-8-24-12-zpsm2rnnjfc.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/gj73VKhS/Zeiss-V4-on-7-BB.jpg) This is how a scope looks after being removed from Warne rings. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/tRrXCW6c/minox-1.jpg) I wasn't aware that the Warne Splits didn't leave ring marks. I've used mostly Burris Signatures because they don't scratch scope tubes. They will leave a very slight polished looking spot.
PRESIDENT TRUMP 2024/2028 !!!!!!!!!!
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The people wringing their hands over Trump's rhetoric don't know what time it is in America.
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I have Buehler on a Mauser 7x57 that's been on the gun since 1974.
Conetrol on a 222Rem and on a 22-250, both model 700s - no problems
Quite a few Weavers on various center and rimfires-no problems
Talleys on all the model 70s and couple of Burris with the vinyl inserts
and no probems.
All the Ruger centerfires wear Ruger rings, the rimfires Weavers.
No problems with any, guess I have been lucky
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Y'all love Talleys.... look for cracks.
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Conduct is the best proof of character.
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It resembles a trim DNZ Game Reaper.
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Y'all love Talleys.... look for cracks. Never an issue.
Conduct is the best proof of character.
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There are plenty of good ones but Talley steel QD rings are the most bombproof IMHO. I run levers or screw locks. Either are rock solid. Have em and used em on all my big game rifles. https://www.talleymanufacturing.com/product/quick-detachable-ring-w-lever/
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