Kwikset scope rings?

baddarryl · March 2, 2015, 10:49 AM

Hi all. On my dads 81 BDL are these rings. Are they any good? I am getting ready to upgrade the scope and am wondering. Thanks.

Doyle · March 2, 2015, 11:28 AM

Low end of the scale. You can do much better.

hoghunting · March 2, 2015, 02:33 PM

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Low end of the scale.

Exactly, if it was my rifle, I would buy new rings. If you want to keep ring marks off your new scope, look at the Burris Signature rings with the polymer inserts as they will hold the scope tightly and align the scope to the barrel.

http://www.midwayusa.com/find?userSe...ignature+rings

Cowboy_mo · March 4, 2015, 06:52 PM

My recommendation for rings is the Talley combination base/rings. They are machined in 1 piece from aircraft aluminum which makes them lighter than other combos or separate bases/rings. I believe they are an excellent product.

Snyper · March 4, 2015, 08:51 PM

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On my dads 81 BDL are these rings

Have they done what they are supposed to do for all those years?

If not, spend a lot of money for something "better"

If they have, why bother?

baddarryl · March 5, 2015, 09:45 AM

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On my dads 81 BDL are these rings
Have they done what they are supposed to do for all those years?

If not, spend a lot of money for something "better"

If they have, why bother?

I have not shot it yet as I just inherited it. It has an old Bushnell on it that works, but I thought about upgrading the scope. If I do, might as well up grade the rings. Heck, it might not need anything at all actually.

Snyper · March 5, 2015, 11:13 AM

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If I do, might as well up grade the rings

I know many have their favorite brands, but rings are pretty straight forward

They are either the right size or not, and one brand isn't necessarily "better" than another, as long as they fit your scope, and are in line with the action

Doyle · March 5, 2015, 11:19 AM

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They are either the right size or not, and one brand isn't necessarily "better" than another, as long as they fit your scope, and are in line with the action
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I strongly disagree with that. Rings don't just hold the scope while it is sitting in the safe. They have to hold them perfectly still under recoil. That is where you see a difference between good rings and less-than-good rings. The stronger the recoil felt by the ring, the better it has to be to hold the scope.

Additionally, better quality rings are machined more precisely and will hold the scope without putting more stress on one side of the scope tube than they do on the other (something that can damage the scope).

Snyper · March 5, 2015, 05:03 PM

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I strongly disagree with that. Rings don't just hold the scope while it is sitting in the safe. They have to hold them perfectly still under recoil.

If they fit properly, they will hold under all conditions

They are all made on modern CNC machines, so the only real difference (if there is any) would be in the specifications.

They fit or they don't , no matter what name is on them

March 2, 2015, 10:49 AM	#1
baddarryl Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2011 Location: Cape Fear! Posts: 1,683	Kwikset scope rings? Hi all. On my dads 81 BDL are these rings. Are they any good? I am getting ready to upgrade the scope and am wondering. Thanks.

March 2, 2015, 11:28 AM	#2
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	Low end of the scale. You can do much better.

March 4, 2015, 06:52 PM	#4
Cowboy_mo Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,039	My recommendation for rings is the Talley combination base/rings. They are machined in 1 piece from aircraft aluminum which makes them lighter than other combos or separate bases/rings. I believe they are an excellent product.