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I decided on some talley lightweigts to mount my Zeiss on a winchester. Based on all the rave reviews I've seen, these rings are supposed to be top-notch. Well, I went to seat my scope in (before tightening screws) and the scope tube does not even touch the bottom of the rings on both rings (ring caps also do not touch scope. The only place where the rings touch is on the sides. The damn ring holes are oval shaped. I am utterly confused. Is this normal for Talleys, or am I losing my mind?

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Normal. You can push the scope down to seat in the rings with your fingers....or at least I can. Just get it right and tighten the screws and you're good to go. Don't worry.....you got the best!



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Normal in my experience. Noticed same thing when i mounted a scope a few weeks back in talley LWs. They tightened down just fine and the gun shoots great

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That's been the norm for me as well on 5 sets I've used.


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Okay, whew, thought I had some lemons there. They seem to seat fine now. Though I noticed when I put my alignment bars in, the rear base is a smidgeon higher than the front base, should I lap to correct that?

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Notice there's nothing "composite" holding the lenses in place... just like their bino's, which isn't something that can be said of the other biggies.

Leica Bin's have a well-earned reputation for durability for a reason...


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I don't like them at all. I can't believe so many guys like them. Warne rings are far better and don't even mark your scope.You should not have to push a scope down into a set of rings..


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Originally Posted by highridge1
I don't like them at all. I can't believe so many guys like them. Warne rings are far better and don't even mark your scope.You should not have to push a scope down into a set of rings..



Different strokes and I'd agree with you if the Talley Ltwts were steel. I guess they give a little and I've never had a problem with them and have maybe 8 sets mounted and have used them quite a bit. What problems did you have with them??


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I really like the way warne rings look, however they destroyed a scope of mine. I tightened the rings using Warne's preset torque wrench and both rings dented my scope. This was using their vertical split rings and going off their recommended torque settings. I want to give them a try again though, just afraid to ruin another scope..

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I like the Talleys. Light and strong as heck!


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I just finished lapping my Talley's. Definately helped with vertical alignment. 20 in/lb torque on the base screws and 15 in/lb on the ring screws with a fat wrench, is that about the right torque?

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Originally Posted by cromerobbins
I just finished lapping my Talley's. Definately helped with vertical alignment. 20 in/lb torque on the base screws and 15 in/lb on the ring screws with a fat wrench, is that about the right torque?


Not sure on the torque, but I'm glad they worked out for you and I hope you like them. If you don't get an answer here, you can call Talley tomorrow. They have answered a few questions for me and even allowed me to trade some new rings that were wrong for my application for the right rings.....and I didn't buy the original rings from them. They're a great company.

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I lap my Talleys. Talleys are good if you are going for weight, but I still feel the Burris Signatures are the best rings out there otherwise. No need to lap, true scope alignment, no ring marks.

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I have the Talley QR rings on my 500 Jeffery. They have held up to over 400 rounds of full power loads (570 TSX at from 2300 to 2410 fps) been on and off the rifle a dozen times, and always come back to within 1/2 MOA. Not much to complain about on my end, but then again, I have the QR rings not the lightweight alloy ones.


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I too am a big fan of Talley steel scope mounts(fixed as well as quick release) and I agree that the company has stellar customer service.

However, I'm not terribly impressed with their lightweight mounts. I find, that the light weights(because of the fact that the scope tube doesn't fit flush in the bottom of the rings until you begin tightening screws) do tend to leave unsightly ring marks(indentations)on the scope tube.

Seems to me that most using the lightweight Talleys are trying to cut every last ounce they can off their already lightweight rig. I've never been of the opinion that a scoped rifle in the 7 to 7 & 1/2 lb weight class was heavy or cumbersome to pack around while hunting; whether that meant a half mile hike to a deerstand or ten miles a day on foot chasing elk in the high country. So, I have no use for their lightweights; lots of folks like them though.

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Originally Posted by cromerobbins
I just finished lapping my Talley's. Definately helped with vertical alignment. 20 in/lb torque on the base screws and 15 in/lb on the ring screws with a fat wrench, is that about the right torque?


From Talley:

25inlbs on the base and 18inlbs on the cap screws

Talley Manufacturing, Inc.
9183 Old Number Six Highway
PO Box 369
Santee, SC 29142
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I've read, "don't lap Talley LW's!"...

I try not to overthink them. Are they gorgeous examples of old-world craftsmanship, perfect in form and function, beyond reproach? No. But they are very light, very strong, as simple as is possible, and have been the most "low drama" rings I personally have used.

I've sold several scopes here on the Fire that had been mounted in Talkey LW's. I haven't seen them leave a mark yet.

I have some Warne rings, pretty sure they are Warne, that you have to "snap" the top ring down over the tube. Gives me the heebie jeebies every time.


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Originally Posted by cromerobbins
Based on all the rave reviews I've seen, these rings are supposed to be top-notch.


They are top notch of the $40 ring sets. But, that's as far as it goes.


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Talley LW, my preference.

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Originally Posted by cromerobbins
Based on all the rave reviews I've seen, these rings are supposed to be top-notch.


They are top notch of the $40 ring sets. But, that's as far as it goes.



No offense...but what else do you need?



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