Formidilosus,
A list of scopes and mounts that you and your pards recommend (for AR and bolt actions) would be insightful, and I for one would be interested.
Obliged.
Failures or issues with these scopes are extremely rare-
1). Nightforce NXS/ATACR/BEAST
2). Bushnell LRHS, HDMR/DMR, ERS, XRS
3). SWFA SS 6x, 10x, 1-6x, 3-9x, 5-20x
4). S&B fixed 10x PM
5). Hensoldts
6). Older Leupold fixed power Mark 4's/Ultra's
There are a few more, but the above are the major ones and also most suitable for hunting.
As for rings and bases-
1). Any good picatinny rings- NF, Seekins, Badger, Warne Mountain tech, etc. Even the Burris XTR's do well, though they are heavy.
3). Any good picatinny base. Same as above. The big deal is getting a reputable brand and not knock off Chinese junk.
4). For AR's if not doing the riser/pic ring setup- NF unimounts, Geissele Super Precision, etc.
5). If you have to have QR, I'm pretty much in Bobro Dual Lever mode.
6). If for an AR and you are going to do the riser setup, there isn't a perfect answer. Probably the best is the Wyoming Arms riser if you have a stiff enough handguard.
Hope that helps.
