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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.

Leftybolt