Warne QD rings

[lima-charlie]

Does anyone have experience with Warne's QD rings? Do they live up to all that Warne claims they do, easy re-attach to zero, etc.? Any input would be appreciated.

thanks,

lima-charlie

[stevekaw]

I have them and used them with a Leupold scout scope on a Mini. A little pricey, but excellent quality. I've removed and reattached the scope now a number of times and it seems to hold zero very consistently.

My only complaint is that the silver rings I ordered were not the best match for the matte silver scope I had, but that's more of a personal preference thing...

[lima-charlie]

I was directed to LaRue rings earlier today and those prices blew my socks off. Warne is much less expensive. Thanks for the input. Your scope and setup is just what I am considering the Warne rings for.

[ryan_kalani]

went shooting with mine today. good quality and holds zero well. got to fiddle with he bolt a bit to detach due to the levers being on that side.

[texasrick]

Don't know your exact goal with the QD mounts (to totally remove the scope at times, or just have "instant" access to the iron sights).

If access to the irons is the goal, you might want to consider the older Weaver tip-off (or swing mount) type.

These snap down on top of the rifle with a spring latch, but can be firmly grasped and swung over to the side to uncover the iron sights.

These mounts were very popular in the late 60's - 70's in my area due to the fact that deer were typically hunted with dogs. The iron sights were instantly available for use at close range, often at a moving deer, in heavy brush. If a longer shot was presented (or for stand hunting) the sope could be swung back into place and used just like a fixed mount.

This mount fits very low on the gun, unlike many "see-through" mounts that are hard to use because of height, and are surprisingly accurate. An article recently appeared in one of the gun magazines pitting various detachable mounts against one another for consistant return to zero. The writer stated that he hadn't intended to include the swing mount, but had recently picked up one in a gun trade so threw it in just for fun. Surprize, surprize......the old swing mount beat out every "modern" detachable mount in the test. Easily the most accurate even if of an obsolete design.