Will_ Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 I'm looking for suggestions for good budget scope rings and 20 moa bases. They'll be mounting a 30mm Sightron SIIISS 8-32X56 LRMOA to a Remington 700 barrel. I've seen all sorts of prices. I'm keen to spend as little as possible whilst still being able to shoot accurately out to 1000 yards. Many thanks for any advice, Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhunter Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Not an area to be tight on, you pay for what you get. Third eye tactical ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSoutherner Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 +1 for Third Eye Tactical (although now branded as Tier One). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hancock Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 +2 for Tier One rings. Just bought some and the engineering finish and presentation is first class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_ Posted January 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Not an area to be tight on, you pay for what you get. I was scared I'd get an answer like that. I was hoping to hear that Weaver bases and rings are adequate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggy Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 On a budget - the DNZ one piece combined rings and mount looks quite interesting, but I've not tried them myself. £77 including shipping from OpticsPlanet (as long as it's not caught up in any ITAR restrictions). http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D4CMALS?path=%2FDNZ-Products-Tactical-20MOA-Short-Action-Med-Black-20702T%2Fdp%2FB00D4CMALS&useRedirectOnSuccess=1 In the UK, Optics Warehouse sells DNZ, but not sure if they can get you the 20 MOA model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re-Pete Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 I'm using these: https://www.alanrhone-store.com/product_info.php?cPath=61_113&products_id=1000&osCsid=i919c703n4e6875cnje6ucpa71 Aluminium, but well made and strong. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCetrizine Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 I've always had great admiration for Leupold standard bases and rings. They have 20MOA built in and also have windage adjustment. Mine have never moved since installing them. They don't have the tacticool sexyness of picatinny but they work very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 I used Optilock bases and rings. Good quality, Steel, and have "no crimp" plastic inserts. Buying a decent rifle and scope to cover 1000 yards, and then mounting them together with cheap bases, mounts and a rail seems to defeat the object of what you're trying to achieve. And may have you chasing your tail with accuracy problems at a later date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hancock Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Shuggy - FYI. Mike Norris obtained and installed a DNZ game Reaper OP mount on my Howa as the supplied Pic rail came loose twice. 0 deg but a great piece of kit and looks neat. The medium height will take a 56mm obj. Will - the cost of going to Minsterley Ranges (£30), petrol for 360 miles (£70), testing ammunition (£25.00) - invest in good kit. It pays for itself ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I've always had great admiration for Leupold standard bases and rings. They have 20MOA built in and also have windage adjustment. Mine have never moved since installing them. They don't have the tacticool sexyness of picatinny but they work very well. i used these for a couple of years and never had any problems, have changed to third eye now but only for looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_ Posted January 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm not looking to buy the cheapest, it's just over £100 for a base & more for the rings seemed excessive. I could be wrong though as I'm new to this. What do people think about Warne rings like these? http://opticswarehouse.co.uk/product/warne-permanent-attached-scope-rings-in-30mm-or-1-inch/ 20 MOA bases seem a bit harder to find without going super cheap or expensive. And what Leupold rings have 20 MOA built in? Looks aren't an issue for me at all. If they're tough and accurate I'll be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCetrizine Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Leupold Standard 2 piece bases (for use with standard rings) have 20 MOA built in. http://opticswarehouse.co.uk/product/leupold-2-piece-standard-rifle-base/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorty Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Warne or tps rings with a steel recknagel rail would be my choice on a budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeman Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Will, I only use Burris Signature Zee rings, currently have them on four or five rifles but have used them for over fifteen years and wouldn't use anything else. The 30mm rings come with two ten thou inserts so you may get away without the tapered bases if you can zero the rifle low enough in the elevation range. Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 I have a Tier one 30 mm one piece mount with built in 20 MOA and spirit level that I'm willing to sell. You will be getting everything you want including quality but at a greatly reduced price. PM me if you're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Warne rings or any other rings that split vertically are a real pain to install or tweak. I have some Burris rings for sale. http://ukvarminting.com/forums/topic/29265-burris-30mm-xtr-extreme-tactical-scope-rings/ Regards JCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-NZ Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Will, I only use Burris Signature Zee rings, currently have them on four or five rifles but have used them for over fifteen years and wouldn't use anything else. The 30mm rings come with two ten thou inserts so you may get away without the tapered bases if you can zero the rifle low enough in the elevation range. Richard. I have a variety of these (amongst other sorts incl Nightforce) and as Richard says, they more than do the biz. The big attraction to me is they don't munt up the scope tube- there's no need to gark the finish, one of my pet hates. I have a larger Swaro on the .280 Ackley and it's never looked like moving in the rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillair1 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Warne rings or any other rings that split vertically are a real pain to install or tweak. I have some Burris rings for sale. http://ukvarminting.com/forums/topic/29265-burris-30mm-xtr-extreme-tactical-scope-rings/ Regards JCS Yep I've found Warne rings to be a right pain too.I'm glad its just not me. In fact that's just what I'm replacing with a recknagel rail and tier one mounts. Buy once cry once. Knowing my luck the rem mount holes will be on the squiff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971silversurfer Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Leupold QRW and Recknagel rails on some of my guns with 30mm tubes, 35mm and 40mm tubes have IOR rings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_ Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Thanks for all the advice. In the end I went for a pair of Third Eye rings bought from a member of this forum, and a 20MOA Third Eye rail which I bought from blackrifle.co.uk Lets hope they serve me well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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