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My neighbor and fellow member here really likes the DNZ
One piece mount and rings

I have been also using them and have no complaints that are very good

My question is how much stronger / more dependable are they (if they are) than steel two piece bases with good quality rings

Those who have used the DNZ what are your thoughts?

Thanks Hank

I just got a set to try. I like Talley's going to give the DNZ a comparision.

I think the DNZ is a great design

I have two main issues with them. Number one would be that they don't allow for optimum ring spacing; I like to keep the rings as far to the periphery of a scope tube as I can.

Number two would be that I don't find them visually appealing. Just a matter of taste.

Also, I much prefer a 4 screw per ring design. Years ago I had a DD ring screw crack on a 338.

Otherwise, they are likely a decent set-up if they fit your mounting scenario. They look robust, but I'm not sure how strong the material they use is.

This for me.

I have used them a lot over the years and have setup a lot of friends rifles with them too. I have never had any issues with them and neither have any of my buddies.

I do have to agree with Starbuck though about the looks of them. I think they look out of place a bit with smaller and shorter scopes, but with larger scopes they actually don’t look bad to me. The most important thing to me is how they function, and in over 10 years of using them I have zero complaints there.

I have used several sets and like them with the reservations of not very appealing. With that said, I’ve had zero issues with them and they have held up to some pretty rough use. It does simplify scope lineup and mounting.

I particularly like them on solid top receivers, tikka t3, Ruger American, Browning BAR, etc.. one other thing, they seem to run a little taller than a low base and low rings sometimes if the lowest mounting available is a goal.

I bought a rifle that had the DNZ mount on it. I changed it out because I wanted the rings wider than what the spacing was on the DNZ mount. I never really liked the looks of it at all. I went with Leupold Mark 4 rings, and love the set up and Rock Solid rings and mount.

Personally, I don’t care for them. Probably a good design but they just don’t ring my bell.

IF you can get your scope positioned for you, they are really good mounts. They won't mar your scope if mounted by the directions. I have a DNZ mount on my M70 stainless classic 30-06.

I have 5 sets and I’ve never ran into any issues. They are a great mount for the money. Especially when you find them on sale.

I have one rifle that has a DNZ mount. It is solid. I have dropped and beat the heck out of the rifle and it hasn't moved zero.

The only one better in my collection is my Sako with Optilok rings.

I have a few rifles with them
Overall happy with them

But as stated you get what you get
There really is no flexibility
1 in vs 30 mm low med etc


I don’t mind the look either

Hank

I have the 2pc DNZs on my Steyr. I like them!

I had dnz on 375 ruger that I bought on a whim from a member. Someone offered me more than what payed for it so I sold it before I shot it.
Then I put a set on on my sauer 9.3 after the 9.3 broke talley light weights.
Held strong.
My buddies have dnz on their tikkas in 7 mag and 06 For years with zero issues.

I have one that I mounted on a Rem Mohawk action. Don't so much mind the looks of it, but I haven't had the courage to torque the ring screws down as tight as DNZ recommends, and I've had recurrent problems with my scope walking with recoil (7mm08).

Since you seem to have a lot more experience using them, would you care to share how tight is "enough" with DNZs?

I like them.

Do they look sexy?

no..

Do they work ? Yes.


First used them on my encore. Then it was called DeadNutz.

I just installed a DNZ Game Reaper one-piece base/rings on one of my BAR's and torqued them to the exact specs that DNZ recommends without any issue at all.

They are VASTLY superior to LW's,but still suck ass. Hint.

You have ZERO moves in ring spacing and that is a scope's BEST friend. Hint.

They PALE to a 1913 system. Hint.............

I torque them to 35 in/lb like they recommend. I cringed a bit the first time I did it, but a few months later I switched scopes on that rifle and there were no marks at all on the tube.

Not sure what you have them torqued at now, but maybe try 30 in/lb first to see if that solves the problem and if not go to 35. Just make sure to degrease everything first and you should be good.