leupold, signaturs, and warnes are all rings i would put in the "solid" selection.
I run warnes and burris on a few rifles and have shot a few with the prw's. No problems. The warnes definately appear to be the beefiest.
Go with whatever you think will look best on the rig. You have to be happy with it, not us.
I agree with you.
I will say form a couple times lapping Warne rings and seeing how much they needed to get a good percentage of contact I no longer use them unless better options aren't available.
I like their steel bases for Weaver type applications.
Burris Zee rings are great but ugly,IMO. I don't like the looks of the long exposed screw but they certainly work well.
PRW's,IME, have had very good tolerances, hold fast, haven't marked up scopes even though the top strap needs a bit of snap to get over the scope tube, and look good.
Weaver type rings , though they work fine, have a loose fit in the slot in Picatinny bases. I always make sure both rings are slid forward against the front of the slot before final tightening.