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Back in the day I used Leupold rings and bases. One of the rings twisted in a slot in the base. Are these used anymore?

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I still use dual dovetails here and there. I think there’s better myself most of the time but for some they work well.


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Originally Posted by beretzs
I still use dual dovetails here and there. I think there’s better myself most of the time but for some they work well.

Got them on my Kimber and a Bergara. 7-08 and 30-06, deer hunting so not really stressing anything too hard. They work fine.


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Yep. Still made, prefer the dual turn in rings if I am forced to use them. I’ve switched everything to Talley bases and split rings. I have one bolt rifle with Leupold windage adjustable bases and rings. It’s a G 33/40 Mauser 30-06. I use weaver bases and Burris Signature Zee rings on 99’s.

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Still use 'em

Although Burris with the plastic inserts worked better for me

Easily raise the scope rear & lower the front with the plus or minus inserts

No marred scope bodies...great idea !

Always liked the rear windage adjustable style

Most cases I'd never have to use internal scope windage to sight in

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Originally Posted by tikkanut
Still use 'em

Although Burris with the plastic inserts worked better for me

Easily raise the scope rear & lower the front with the plus or minus inserts

No marred scope bodies...great idea !

Always liked the rear windage adjustable style

Most cases I'd never have to use internal scope windage to sight in

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1548177844?pid=165508

Question, can you use Leupold Dual Dovetail bases and Burris Rings with the inserts?


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I'll probably be called a Leupold basher but I bought a pair for my 300 Weatherby in early August. I am disappointed with the quality of the rings. They seem "cheap" to me compared to other brands I have purchased recently. I also don't care for the logo on top of them. That said, I now have a little over 200 rounds on that set-up and they have been fine.

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Originally Posted by beretzs
Originally Posted by tikkanut
Still use 'em

Although Burris with the plastic inserts worked better for me

Easily raise the scope rear & lower the front with the plus or minus inserts

No marred scope bodies...great idea !

Always liked the rear windage adjustable style

Most cases I'd never have to use internal scope windage to sight in

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1548177844?pid=165508

Question, can you use Leupold Dual Dovetail bases and Burris Rings with the inserts?

Yes, but the Burris Signature rings for DD bases were hard to come by last time I was looking for a set.

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I’ve pretty much moved to Leupold QR rings.

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Dual dovetails still work. There may be better choices too, but there are certainly a lot worse.

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I use them in place of older adjustable mounts for turretless scopes.


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I use them on a lot of rifles. They work just fine.


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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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Originally Posted by Terryk
Back in the day I used Leupold rings and bases. One of the rings twisted in a slot in the base. Are these used anymore?

I used them most of the time unless I'm using a Talley one piece or a Picatinny rail. I prefer the dual dovetail setup with twist-in rings both front and rear over those with a twist-in ring in the front and a screw-adjustable rear after a period where I had a number of sets of the "standard" (front twist, rear adjustable) rings come loose in the rear. I think it was a manufacturing flaw as several friends had the same things happen at about the same time who had never had issues before.


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Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
I use them on a lot of rifles. They work just fine.

Same answer.


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Originally Posted by dale06
Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
I use them on a lot of rifles. They work just fine.

Same answer.


I forgot to say, they look very good too.. Sometimes more fitting than other mounts/rings. Most of my pre 64 model 70's wear them. I like the sleek look. Have had a lot of other mounts and rings, but the DD's always seem to get the nod. You don't have schidt hanging over the ejection port, like you see with some mounts, they are rock solid. Many pluses to consider in my honest opinion.
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I've had issues with the old school standard mounts. The windage screws are the weak point, so I avoid them at all costs. Recently sold off many sets because I knew I'd never use them on my rifles or any of my buddies rifles, so down the road they went. Made almost enough money to buy another rifle!!!!....


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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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Originally Posted by T_O_M
Originally Posted by Terryk
Back in the day I used Leupold rings and bases. One of the rings twisted in a slot in the base. Are these used anymore?

I used them most of the time unless I'm using a Talley one piece or a Picatinny rail. I prefer the dual dovetail setup with twist-in rings both front and rear over those with a twist-in ring in the front and a screw-adjustable rear after a period where I had a number of sets of the "standard" (front twist, rear adjustable) rings come loose in the rear. I think it was a manufacturing flaw as several friends had the same things happen at about the same time who had never had issues before.


That’s why I switched to Talleys, no issues since I did.

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Originally Posted by Terryk
Back in the day I used Leupold rings and bases. One of the rings twisted in a slot in the base. Are these used anymore?

I think you are refering to Redfield jr type mounts.

Front base was a dovetail and rear base had opposing screws.

That type of mount has caused many to think they had a scope problem as the mount tends to move.

If you have twist in dovetails both front and rear that would be a dual dovetail and is a better solution.

Currently some form of Weaver cross slot is the most popular for a durable solid mounting solution.


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Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
Originally Posted by dale06
Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
I use them on a lot of rifles. They work just fine.

Same answer.


I forgot to say, they look very good too.. Sometimes more fitting than other mounts/rings. Most of my pre 64 model 70's wear them. I like the sleek look. Have had a lot of other mounts and rings, but the DD's always seem to get the nod. You don't have schidt hanging over the ejection port, like you see with some mounts, they are rock solid. Many pluses to consider in my honest opinion.
[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]

I've had issues with the old school standard mounts. The windage screws are the weak point, so I avoid them at all costs. Recently sold off many sets because I knew I'd never use them on my rifles or any of my buddies rifles, so down the road they went. Made almost enough money to buy another rifle!!!!....


I'm kinda surprised that there's not a FF2 in that pic.


I, too, have a large tote filled with JR, STD, and DD bases and rings. Should get them listed. No chance at this point that I'd have any use for them.

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Originally Posted by JohnBurns
Originally Posted by Terryk
Back in the day I used Leupold rings and bases. One of the rings twisted in a slot in the base. Are these used anymore?

I think you are refering to Redfield jr type mounts.

Front base was a dovetail and rear base had opposing screws.

That type of mount has caused many to think they had a scope problem as the mount tends to move.

If you have twist in dovetails both front and rear that would be a dual dovetail and is a better solution.

Currently some form of Weaver cross slot is the most popular for a durable solid mounting solution.


Burns:

Do you have a preferred pic ring?

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Originally Posted by hanco
Originally Posted by T_O_M
Originally Posted by Terryk
Back in the day I used Leupold rings and bases. One of the rings twisted in a slot in the base. Are these used anymore?

I used them most of the time unless I'm using a Talley one piece or a Picatinny rail. I prefer the dual dovetail setup with twist-in rings both front and rear over those with a twist-in ring in the front and a screw-adjustable rear after a period where I had a number of sets of the "standard" (front twist, rear adjustable) rings come loose in the rear. I think it was a manufacturing flaw as several friends had the same things happen at about the same time who had never had issues before.


That’s why I switched to Talleys, no issues since I did.

I've always use a dab of blue locktight on the windage screws, never an issue. I boresight it at the same time and adjust the windage screws to center.

I have starting using talleys more and more though on the past few rifles.

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