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After having two sets of Talley LWs break on a .300 WSM and a .308, I'm done with them. On the other hand, all my experiences with Talley QDs have been stellar. After the LWs broke on my Adirondack I switched over to QDs and then installed a front sight so I can use the rifle scoped or with their peep. Now I use one scope with 150s at 2800 up in the alpine, and another scope and the peep for 200s at 2350 for my woods hunting. Easy peasy.

Very disappointing to read. I have Talley rings on almost all of my rifles, I sure do not want to go about replacing them all. Luckily, I dont shoot any single gun all that much.

I have Talley’s on 223, 6.5, 30/06, and 9.3.
It cracked on the 9.3. If I can’t sell the rifle, I’ll
Probably get DNZ one piece for that one.
The 06 has seen hundreds if not close to 1000 rounds with out a failure.
The costumer service at Talleys is top notch and took care of me in a hurry.

Don't overlook S&K mounts and rings I feel better now after hearing I'm not the only one that's had alley lightweights break.

I’ve had Talleys go tits up as well. Talley replaced them and so far so good. I do have one set that is a 30 mm set on a 270 WSM and I will see how they hold up. That being said, they are the last ones I’ll own. I’ve also had Leupold bases and rings go bad on me in the last year as well.

I'd go with Talley LW. I haven't broken any yet. There are possibly stronger options but those are generally steel and I see no point in going with a high dollar rifle to cut weight, then using heavier steel when lighter aluminum parts that work well are available. Counter-productive. Then again, I don't put a 30 mm hubble-esque scope on my UL rifle either, rather, I use set-it-and-forget-it scopes that come in between 11 and 15 ounces on my Kimbers.

These days, I save steel mounts/rings and 1.5 to 2 pound scopes for 10 pound rifles.

Others' mileage may vary ...

You'll have a change of heart when you get a Talley lightweight crack on you. Good luck with them.. If you don't shoot much, they will probably work out alright, but if you use it you'll eventually find yourself schidt out of luck..

On my two rifles with broken Talleys, one was a Leupold VX II 2-7, and the other was a Leupold 3-9 ultralight..........just sayin'.

The rifle my LW's broke on wasn't shot much, as mentioned 84L Classic. With Leupold 2.5-8x. Not much use or scope weight.

I really don't think it is a matter of use, and maybe scope mass, but the strain on the aluminium being too much. Also, mine were torqued correctly with a torque wrench.

So many people on here have had issues that I think I won't be going forward with them, so much of a problem if they go tits up on a hunt.

And people talking about a weight difference don't really know what that difference is between something like the steel Warne's and Burris Zee's vs. the Talley lightweights. The difference in strength is far more important IMHO vs. the extra 2 oz's in weight.

I use the Talley Fixed Ring with the separate bases. A couple of Oz's heavier and a little pricey but strong as hell. I sprung for the Stainless Steel and they look great an a Montana!

Stick, what's your experience with the steel Talleys?

.885 Nf ultralights, and these for bases. Almost as light as ultralights, but wont fail. Fairly low(same as talley mediums).

https://store.kimberamerica.com/84-two-piece-picatinny-bases

You’re welcome....

I use some Talley steel bases and some alloy 1913 rails. Hint.

20MOA 2pc 1913? No thang,even on the fly. Hint.












Bases don't puke,rings do. Hint..............

Awfully proud of them. 😂
Wonder who makes them?

S&K

I have been using the Talley Stainless Steel Fixed Rings and Stainless Steel bases, strong as hell and really don't add much weight. I have then on my Fieldcraft and Model 70's and even a 10/22. They look great, pricey but IMHO worth it.