|
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 11,796 Likes: 1
Campfire Outfitter
|
OP
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 11,796 Likes: 1 |
I have quite a few Leupold base and ring mounting systems on my rifles. Thinking of trying a Talley light weight, the one with the ring and base combined. This would be for a small cal varmint gun.
And big negative issues with the aluminum Talleys?
Last edited by dale06; 03/17/16.
NRA Patron
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 8,044 Likes: 6
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 8,044 Likes: 6 |
They do seem to be a bit higher than other mount types, but some are offered in low and extra low as well, depending on what gun they are for.
Strength shouldn't be an issue with varmint guns. I never put much trust into the Leupold type standard bases myself, but again, for small calibers they are fine.
The Talley steel rings and bases hold up to anything, but obviously that is much more than is needed for your situation.
Last edited by KenMi; 03/17/16.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,951 Likes: 5
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,951 Likes: 5 |
I have been using them for years. Never had a single issue even on some hard kickers. 300 WSM, 338-06 and even the 308 from a 5 lb rifle is pretty sharp. They have always held zero.
Most people don't really want the truth.
They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 7,263
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 7,263 |
Only have a few Talley light weights, but the only problem I have seen is if you over torque the screws. Easy to strip the aluminum threads. More of an operator error than a product problem.
I have had half a dozen Leupold mounts where there was blue sky showing underneath the rear mount. None of these rings were lapped in so that could be the problem combined with the factory receiver tolerances. I did have one base screw snap off, but again more of an operator error issue. But I have always felt like most of the rigidity is from the front base only on the Leupold.
So I guess this proves I can screw up either of them.
"When you disarm the people, you commence to offend them and show that you distrust them either through cowardice or lack of confidence, and both of these opinions generate hatred." Niccolo Machiavelli
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 89
Campfire Greenhorn
|
|
Campfire Greenhorn
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 89 |
I've been considering some Talley Lightweights for a knight ML I have. I like the design.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 28,883 Likes: 1
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 28,883 Likes: 1 |
And big negative issues with the aluminum Talleys? They have to be lapped. I don't mind and use them regularly.
"Only Christ is the fullness of God's revelation."
Everyday Hunter
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,488
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,488 |
I have had very good luck with them including on a couple of 300 Weatherby rifles, if there is some kind of troublesome mounting problem with a rifle Talley's often make it go away,......height, misaligned base to ring fit were the last to get straightened out.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,171 Likes: 17
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,171 Likes: 17 |
And big negative issues with the aluminum Talleys? They have to be lapped. I don't mind and use them regularly. Try using them on a better rifle: Let me clarify. If you are having alignment issues, it's not the ring. Trust me, there are some issues with the machining of the bridges/top of receiver of your rifles. I've never had to lap a set of talleys..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,171 Likes: 17
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,171 Likes: 17 |
I have quite a few Leupold base and ring mounting systems on my rifles. Thinking of trying a Talley light weight, the one with the ring and base combined. This would be for a small cal varmint gun.
And big negative issues with the aluminum Talleys? What kind of "small cal varmint gun". Pretty vague description. I use them on everything from a 22 WMR RAR to 7 pound 338 win mag...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,171 Likes: 17
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,171 Likes: 17 |
Only have a few Talley light weights, but the only problem I have seen is if you over torque the screws. Easy to strip the aluminum threads. More of an operator error than a product problem.
I have had half a dozen Leupold mounts where there was blue sky showing underneath the rear mount. None of these rings were lapped in so that could be the problem combined with the factory receiver tolerances. I did have one base screw snap off, but again more of an operator error issue. But I have always felt like most of the rigidity is from the front base only on the Leupold.
So I guess this proves I can screw up either of them. Mine don't have aluminum threads. Please explain..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 8,044 Likes: 6
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 8,044 Likes: 6 |
Really? Solid aluminum rings with threads that aren't aluminum?
|
|
|
|
|
526 members (10gaugeman, 10gaugemag, 1beaver_shooter, 1lessdog, 160user, 16gage, 60 invisible),
2,630
guests, and
1,179
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,193,318
Posts18,505,737
Members74,000
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
