I had to have a new set of rings and had a set in stone budget of $100. I ran across the Warne Tactical series and thought I'd give them a try. They're an all steel ring and seemed to be of very good quality. I haven't heard much about these so I was wandering what you all thought. Any first hand experience with this product would be great. I ordered them and they should be here by the end of next week. Hope I get my moneys worth!
Rifle Scopes Warne Tactical rings
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I have not used the rings but I run a Warne Tactical 20 moa base on a Remington 700 and it has worked flawlessly. The craftsmanship is good and the price is as well.
I have not used the rings but I run a Warne Tactical 20 moa base on a Remington 700 and it has worked flawlessly. The craftsmanship is good and the price is as well.
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I had the warne tac rings (30mm) and sold them for the leupold mark 4 rings. I found the leupold rings had a much better fit to my rail (no front to back wiggle on my rail). Also, the vertical split design on the warne rings make it very frustrating when you want to mount the scope. It's a unique design but it leaves a lot to be desired IMHO. Sgcusa . Com has the mark 4 rings on sale this weekend for about $100. Just my $0.02
buy once and be happier in the long run.
As a side note, I did use warne rings on my Ruger 10/22. Very happy with them there. For $25 at my local Cabelas it was a great deal and I couldn't be happier. On my tactical 308 (fn spr a5) I wanted something a little more up to speed with the whole package.
I had the warne tac rings (30mm) and sold them for the leupold mark 4 rings. I found the leupold rings had a much better fit to my rail (no front to back wiggle on my rail). Also, the vertical split design on the warne rings make it very frustrating when you want to mount the scope. It's a unique design but it leaves a lot to be desired IMHO. Sgcusa . Com has the mark 4 rings on sale this weekend for about $100. Just my $0.02
As a side note, I did use warne rings on my Ruger 10/22. Very happy with them there. For $25 at my local Cabelas it was a great deal and I couldn't be happier. On my tactical 308 (fn spr a5) I wanted something a little more up to speed with the whole package.
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I think they are weaver rings not picatinny.
I think they are weaver rings not picatinny.
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I have a set and so far no problems they do what there designed to do.
I have a set and so far no problems they do what there designed to do.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tactical_Tom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think they are weaver rings not picatinny. </div></div>
From what I read I thought the Tactical series was developed around the picatinny standard. I could be wrong though.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tactical_Tom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think they are weaver rings not picatinny. </div></div>
From what I read I thought the Tactical series was developed around the picatinny standard. I could be wrong though.
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Pic rails... I really like Warne rings, they ride on all my rifles. I just put the Tacticals on my NSX, very nicely done as are all Warne products IMO.
http://warnescopemount.com/?products=maxima-tactical-rings
Pic rails... I really like Warne rings, they ride on all my rifles. I just put the Tacticals on my NSX, very nicely done as are all Warne products IMO.
http://warnescopemount.com/?products=maxima-tactical-rings
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I like the two sets of Warne QD's I have and well be ordering a third set.
I like the two sets of Warne QD's I have and well be ordering a third set.
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I have, and still do, use Warne tactical rings on a couple of my NF scopes. They have been there for at least a couple of years and I've had no issues. Some folks don't like the way the screws are horizontal but it didn't take long to figure out. Also, I've never had to lap a pair of Warne's and never had them leave a ring mark.
I have, and still do, use Warne tactical rings on a couple of my NF scopes. They have been there for at least a couple of years and I've had no issues. Some folks don't like the way the screws are horizontal but it didn't take long to figure out. Also, I've never had to lap a pair of Warne's and never had them leave a ring mark.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shoot4fun</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have, and still do, use Warne tactical rings on a couple of my NF scopes. They have been there for at least a couple of years and I've had no issues. Some folks don't like the way the screws are horizontal but it didn't take long to figure out. Also, I've never had to lap a pair of Warne's and never had them leave a ring mark.
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This is just the kind of information I was hoping to see! I've never owned a set of vertical split rings but it shouldn't be too bad make my final adjustments before cinching everything down. I also like the idea of not leaving marks on the scope tube. I had a set of reducers and actually wanted to order the 30mm set and use them but I wasn't sure of the actual width of the rings and was afraid the reducers wouldn't work once the rings were here. I have my first really good quality scope and I'd hate to scratch it all up just in the mounting stages.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shoot4fun</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have, and still do, use Warne tactical rings on a couple of my NF scopes. They have been there for at least a couple of years and I've had no issues. Some folks don't like the way the screws are horizontal but it didn't take long to figure out. Also, I've never had to lap a pair of Warne's and never had them leave a ring mark.
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This is just the kind of information I was hoping to see! I've never owned a set of vertical split rings but it shouldn't be too bad make my final adjustments before cinching everything down. I also like the idea of not leaving marks on the scope tube. I had a set of reducers and actually wanted to order the 30mm set and use them but I wasn't sure of the actual width of the rings and was afraid the reducers wouldn't work once the rings were here. I have my first really good quality scope and I'd hate to scratch it all up just in the mounting stages.
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Once you get the rings on the scope loosely, mount it on the base. Tighten the base screws to no more than about 15 inch pounds. Then make sure the reticle is level and there is nothing binding. Tighten the bottom ring screws to around 18-20 inch pounds. Then tighten the top ring screws to same spec. Then tighten the base screws to 65 inch pounds. Once that is done, check the torque on all the smaller ring screws and make sure they are in the 18-20 range.
Go slow and just be sure you aren't stressing the scope tube as it all goes together.
At least that is how I do it. You may find those with different methods.
Once you get the rings on the scope loosely, mount it on the base. Tighten the base screws to no more than about 15 inch pounds. Then make sure the reticle is level and there is nothing binding. Tighten the bottom ring screws to around 18-20 inch pounds. Then tighten the top ring screws to same spec. Then tighten the base screws to 65 inch pounds. Once that is done, check the torque on all the smaller ring screws and make sure they are in the 18-20 range.
Go slow and just be sure you aren't stressing the scope tube as it all goes together.
At least that is how I do it. You may find those with different methods.
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Be sure to loctite them.I have never used loctite on my rings until now.My Warne's were on for 6 months and worked loose.They were torqued to spec.Alot of guys have always used loctite,some don't.I will from now on.
Be sure to loctite them.I have never used loctite on my rings until now.My Warne's were on for 6 months and worked loose.They were torqued to spec.Alot of guys have always used loctite,some don't.I will from now on.
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BLUE Locktite if you use anything.
BLUE Locktite if you use anything.
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Yes,the blue loctite.Thanks for putting that in there.
Yes,the blue loctite.Thanks for putting that in there.
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Well my rings finally came in today and I'm more than pleased with the quality of this product! I think they could have been better if they would have at least given some kind of factory torque specifications for the rings themselves. They gave the 65in/lbs for the cross bolt but that was it. I used the torque suggested earlier in the tread for the other fasteners. Please excuse the crappy cell phone pics but it was all I had with me at the time.
Well my rings finally came in today and I'm more than pleased with the quality of this product! I think they could have been better if they would have at least given some kind of factory torque specifications for the rings themselves. They gave the 65in/lbs for the cross bolt but that was it. I used the torque suggested earlier in the tread for the other fasteners. Please excuse the crappy cell phone pics but it was all I had with me at the time.
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Running Warne 30mm QD max. on my 700P-.308 and M-96-.408CT Windrunner,picatinny rails and Horus Falcon scopes on both. On/off goes right back to zero, rings are cut so you can be sure both are forward on the rail for recoil. Next set will be the same ones.
Running Warne 30mm QD max. on my 700P-.308 and M-96-.408CT Windrunner,picatinny rails and Horus Falcon scopes on both. On/off goes right back to zero, rings are cut so you can be sure both are forward on the rail for recoil. Next set will be the same ones.
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