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Rifle Scopes Burris rings...good deal? Quality?

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I just seen cabelas has Burris extreme tactical scope rings on sale...and I need a set of rings for my new tikka scout and vortex PST scope...SO are they good to go? are they good quality or do you think I need to have them lapped and fitted and spend money on that?
Thanks guys!
 
Re: Burris rings...good deal? Quality?

Crap is a nice term for shit.
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Re: Burris rings...good deal? Quality?

I have aadland rings on my main rifle. However i started with burris rings. I would say if the price is right and IF you lap them they are just fine. But if this is a serious rifle and you can afford better, then get better.
 
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Made in China, just like the PEPR mount is.
 
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I know people have ran them without issue but I ask myself the question. " Do I really want to bolt $1,000.00 glass to a $2,000.00 rig with something I'm unsure of?" Spend $100.00 and get a set of Seekins and forget about it
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Re: Burris rings...good deal? Quality?

I could not make them work. When I contacted Burris, they suggested another kind of their rings...Finally ended up buying Badgers.
 
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^^^^^^^
The scratch marks on your scope make me think it might be slipping in the rings.

I've used them on rifles and when tightened properly they work fine however I like Warnes for sub 100$ rings.
 
Re: Burris rings...good deal? Quality?

The Burris XTR rings need some work to get them up to snuff.

The ones I've used needed to have the holes in the caps opened up a few thousandths to keep the screw from grabbing the cap during tightening. Without this mod, they're pretty much impossible to torque.

I don't think there's anything wrong with the design or materials used. It's a Q.C. issue.

Then they need to be lapped, of course.

I won't buy any more of them, but I will keep the ones I have.

Stay far away from the xtr bases.
 
Re: Burris rings...good deal? Quality?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BCP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">^^^^^^^
The scratch marks on your scope make me think it might be slipping in the rings.

I've used them on rifles and when tightened properly they work fine however I like Warnes for sub 100$ rings. </div></div>

Those are from different rings, back in the day it was on a 300WM, can't remember the brand.
 
Re: Burris rings...good deal? Quality?

I'm on my second pair and absolutely love them. I am using them on a 20 MOA Stiller rail and they required no lapping whatsoever. When I put my alignment rods in the saddles, they were absolutely point to point. I have never had any other rings line up that closely. I have had no issues with them at all and will continue to use them.

John
 
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I have been using the SWFA version of these rings for a while now. While I am not naive enough to think they are of the same quality as Badger, Seekins, etc, they work fine for me.
 
Re: Burris rings...good deal? Quality?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hondo64d</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm on my second pair and absolutely love them. I am using them on a 20 MOA Stiller rail and <span style="font-weight: bold">they required no lapping whatsoever</span>. When I put my alignment rods in the saddles, they were absolutely point to point. I have never had any other rings line up that closely. I have had no issues with them at all and will continue to use them.

John </div></div>

I have to say I do have to respectfully disagree with this statement. If you haven't had any problems thats good to hear. I still stand by my statement that if the price is right these rings are just fine "if they are lapped". Here is some photo graphic evidence.

Rings were bolted to a properly epoxy bed Ken farrell 20moa billet steel mount, torqued properly with a borka wrench and lapped with a bar I made myself on a lathe.

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This was progress check number one.
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And progress check two
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As you can see the pair I own were clearly not in alignment or even round for that matter. Now once again I think these rings are just fine and hold quite well once they have been properly lapped. However if you do not already own a lapping bar, do not have the means to make one, or cannot justify the cost of one and plan to do many, then spend the extra money and buy some rings that are machined and not an extrusion. (My preferance is Aadland.)

And yes I did this on the wifes side of the bed.

EDIT: I also agree with the statement relating to what these go on. I use them to hold up a SS 10x on a savage rifle. I wouldnt use burris rings to hold a 1k scope on a 2k rifle.
 
Re: Burris rings...good deal? Quality?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rhenerie</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hondo64d</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm on my second pair and absolutely love them. I am using them on a 20 MOA Stiller rail and <span style="font-weight: bold">they required no lapping whatsoever</span>. When I put my alignment rods in the saddles, they were absolutely point to point. I have never had any other rings line up that closely. I have had no issues with them at all and will continue to use them.

John </div></div>

I have to say I do have to respectfully disagree with this statement. If you haven't had any problems thats good to hear... </div></div>

Sir,

What is there to disagree with? I told my experience with the rings exactly as it happened. I can live with folks having different experiences, but I would never imply that your experience with the rings didn't happen as you said it did. I only stated what my experience with the Burris rings has been.

Anyway, is it possible the plastic between your rings and rail would pull them out of alignment? I don't see how it couldn't. When I installed mine, I tightened the saddles on the rail, making sure that the lugs were in firm contact and then put my alignment rods in the saddles to check. I was absolutely amazed at how closely they aligned. Both sets I have used gave the exact same results. I'm sure there are other great rings out there, but based on my experience with these Burris' I'm going to continue using them until they give me reason to try something else.

John
 
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Only lapping I'd be involved with concerning Burris rings is after I toss the rings in the trash I'd put peanut butter on my balls and have my dog lap it off
 
Re: Burris rings...good deal? Quality?

Burris rings are priced cheap for a reason. I am reluctant to actually say that I have bought a pair of them... once. They were both off-center to the bore, and they were not even the same amount off-center.

I bought them for a "cheap" hunting rig, and I ditched them in favor of a set of Warne steel rings. I ran the Warne rings for quite a while without any problems. Nowdays, I run nothing but Seekins rings, and will never use any others. I prefer Seekins rings, even over Badgers.

Get the best, and you won't have to worry about lapping them. I have never had any issues at all with Seekins, and they are nothing less than the best rings you can buy... IMHO!!

@VJJ... that's hilarious. Gross, but hilarious!!

DK
 
Re: Burris rings...good deal? Quality?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hondo64d</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Sir,

What is there to disagree with?

Anyway, is it possible the plastic between your rings and rail would pull them out of alignment?

John </div></div>

Only ment to disagree with the Bolded part of your post saying they don't need lapping. They are extruded (made like spaghetti for those unfamiliar) therefore almost cannot be round. It is possible for them to be aligned correctly. However "the pair I own" were most definitly not.

The plastic is most definitly Not between the rings and the rail lol. The plastic is slit and stretched around the rings.

Just trying to be helpful to OP no disrespect intended.
 
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No worries at all. Sharing our experiences is what these forums are all about.

Merry Christmas to all!

John
 
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hmm i do not own any of the lapping tools and was about to purchase a set of these rings. what rings would someone suggest then that would not require lapping? don't mean to hijack the thread was just curious.
 
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I think the rings only come in 30mm.. the inserts I believe were made before there was a 34mm option. I don't like inserts.
 
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Up too you really. If i needed a 34mm mount i would get it that size. My aadland rings have not marred any scope ive put them on.
 
Re: Burris rings...good deal? Quality?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 04z71</div><div class="ubbcode-body">hmm i do not own any of the lapping tools and was about to purchase a set of these rings. what rings would someone suggest then that would not require lapping? don't mean to hijack the thread was just curious. </div></div>

TPS rings are the cheapest that I'll recommend. A cut above Burris for damn sure. If you're willing to spend $100 or more, there are many good options.
 
Re: Burris rings...good deal? Quality?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rhenerie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Up too you really. If i needed a 34mm mount i would get it that size. My aadland rings have not marred any scope ive put them on. </div></div>

Good to know. I've been watching the scopes for sale section and though only cosmetic, scuffs and marks hurt resale quite a bit.
 
Re: Burris rings...good deal? Quality?

I've got XTRs on two of my rifles...they've done everything they're supposed to do and nothing they're not supposed to do.

Then again, going to and from the range with the occasional hunting trip is pretty benign use...
 
Re: Burris rings...good deal? Quality?

I have a set on my 338 lapua holding a nightforce scope. I have yet to see a set with round holes. They will require lapping. I used them because I had them laying around. They will work fine but for a little more money there are better options out there.
 
Re: Burris rings...good deal? Quality?

I have a pair of XTR rings holding a Burris FF2 on my .17hmr.

I have a Seekins base and rings holding a Burris XTR scope on my Savage.

I have a NF unimount holding a NXS on my AR.

For high end bases and rings, I go with Seekins or NF.
 
Re: Burris rings...good deal? Quality?

I have a set of xtr's that I use for my weaver tactical on my savage, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with them. they hold the scope just fine and when I remove the scope to save space and bolt it back on at the range, it maintains its zero, I couldn't really ask for more.
 
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