One-piece bases for PRS/NRL

[ZackW]

I’m just starting to dip my toes into the long range/PRS/NRL hunter world. All of my hunting rifles have either talley or dmz one-piece base/ring setups. I’m planning to get a scope with a 34mm tube and will need some new rings. All of the setups I’ve seen online run a pic rail and rings. I understand that a rail & rings give you you a little more fore & aft mounting options, but is there any other reason for using separate components?

 

[Matt_3479]

Arc m-brace has worked well for me

 

[Covertnoob5]

Spuhr and Hawkins I’d say are probably the 2 most popular

 

[Simonsza1]

Arc is such a good mount especially for the cost. Not cheap but not a budget buster either and it’s literally one of the best out there.

 

[ZackW]

Let me clarify, I’m not looking for suggestions, I’m looking to find out if there’s a reason NOT to run one-piece bases.

 

[hlee]

Let me clarify, I’m not looking for suggestions, I’m looking to find out if there’s a reason NOT to run one-piece bases.

None

 

[Mr. F]

Let me clarify, I’m not looking for suggestions, I’m looking to find out if there’s a reason NOT to run one-piece bases.

Weight

 

[Simonsza1]

Definitely not necessary. I run two piece rings on all my bolt action hunting and competition rifles. 1 piece on my ar rifles.

Edited to add arc is still your best choice for the two piece also.

 

[Matt_3479]

Let me clarify, I’m not looking for suggestions, I’m looking to find out if there’s a reason NOT to run one-piece bases.

Some actions ejection angle can hit the mount and stop the brass from ejecting. Weight, some actions with 2 peice or seperate bases can’t run them

 

[308pirate]

I’m just starting to dip my toes into the long range/PRS/NRL hunter world. All of my hunting rifles have either talley or dmz one-piece base/ring setups. I’m planning to get a scope with a 34mm tube and will need some new rings. All of the setups I’ve seen online run a pic rail and rings. I understand that a rail & rings give you you a little more fore & aft mounting options, but is there any other reason for using separate components?

Adding inclination to your scope, which helps maximize elevation adjustment after zeroing at 100 yards.

 

[hlee]

Weight

On a rifle that could approach 25 lbs or more? Really? He specified PRS.

Ok, I see he said NRL hunter too. Yeah, if you’re at the edge of the weight limit for your class, a heavy mount could be the couple of ounces that put you over the edge. I kind of like that you have to think about weight in NRL hunter.

So, OP, depending on the game you choose to play, weight could be a concern. Rings will almost always save you a few ounces over a one piece mount. This could be the difference between making weight and being an RO for the match…

 

[ZackW]

A pair of Talley one-piece mounts weigh 3oz, the arc rings alone weigh 6oz (per their websites) not including a rail. So I’m guessing that everyone is saying that separate rings & rail are much heavier? I suppose that comp guns are heavy and that additional weight would be advantageous.

 

[Covertnoob5]

Sorry also misread the question. As some have said, weight in NRLH, or weight (want more) in PRS, adding MOA to your scope if you need/want more. Also depending on what type of scope you’re trying to mount rings will be easier or give more flexibility. I.e. S&B 5-25, ZEISS S5, etc. certain one piece mounts give you more accessory options if you need them like a Spuhr.

 

[Mr. F]

On a rifle that could approach 25 lbs or more? Really? He specified PRS.

Ok, I see he said NRL hunter too. Yeah, if you’re at the edge of the weight limit for your class, a heavy mount could be the couple of ounces that put you over the edge. I kind of like that you have to think about weight in NRL hunter.

So, OP, depending on the game you choose to play, weight could be a concern. Rings will almost always save you a few ounces over a one piece mount. This could be the difference between making weight and being an RO for the match…

Shooting ROs if thats what you mean have to make weight too.

 

[hlee]

Shooting ROs if thats what you mean have to make weight too.

I was referencing swallowing a match DQ and staying to lend a hand…