Rifle Scopes 4 / 6 screw rings vs mounts, when and why?

[newgunguy3]

I did a search and didn't see a thread on this but apologies if it's been covered before.

On my 308 and 6.5 I used NF 4 screw Ultralite rings for the optics (Burris XTRIII and ATACR). When does it make sense to go to the 6 screw rings? When does it make sense to move to a mount like the NF/Geissele/Spuhr or any of the other mount options? I assume heavier recoiling rifles like 300WM/Norma or 338 or 50BMG are the primary determinate but at waht point do you change from one type to another? Any insight into that decision process is appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Ledzep]

I'll do you one better.

M10 Scope Rings

www.americanrifle.com

Simple answer, it doesn't matter and it's all overkill. I like the ARC rings because they're simple and don't rotate the scope when you tighten them.

 

[HawkinsPrecision]

It's really just an extra insurance policy of sorts. If you're willing to deal with the extra weight it's extra gripping surface for your scope/rifle interface. Depends on the application. We use the 6 screw Heavy Tactical line on all of our match rifles. Generally use the Ultra Light Tacitcals or Long Range Hybrids on the hunting rifles.

 

[newgunguy3]

Thanks for the feedback.