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Posted: 3/24/2013 11:37:24 AM EDT
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Are vertically split scope rings better than the older style rings? I purchased a set to try on my .22 and they seem to be a more simple design with fewer torx screws to tighten. I did notice that it was harder to determine if my scope was straight or canted to one side or the other. Does anyone here have any opinions on vertically split rings?
I'm a novice when it comes to scopes and rings. My apologies if this questions been asked before. |
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Are vertically split scope rings better than the older style rings? I purchased a set to try on my .22 and they seem to be a more simple design with fewer torx screws to tighten. I did notice that it was harder to determine if my scope was straight or canted to one side or the other. Does anyone here have any opinions on vertically split rings? I'm a novice when it comes to scopes and rings. My apologies if this questions been asked before. Yes, in my opinion vertically split rings are quite a bit better on several counts. Easier install, less weight, more rigid, narrower less snag prone weapon. |
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Are vertically split scope rings better than the older style rings? I purchased a set to try on my .22 and they seem to be a more simple design with fewer torx screws to tighten. I did notice that it was harder to determine if my scope was straight or canted to one side or the other. Does anyone here have any opinions on vertically split rings? I'm a novice when it comes to scopes and rings. My apologies if this questions been asked before. Yes, in my opinion vertically split rings are quite a bit better on several counts. Easier install, less weight, more rigid, narrower less snag prone weapon. You must have 3 more hands than I do.......... 
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| I use and really like the Warne rings as well (they are split). They are designed to be completely tighten with the bottom screws first, top screws just snug. Adjust for eye relief, level, then tighten the top screws to specs. They will leave no marks on your scope and retain zero. Great product. |
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The rings that I tried were also the Warne Vertically Split Rings. While they were a pain in the butt to install, they do seem to be well-made. My concern with my Warne rings was that my scope might not be aligned properly. I know that tools exist to check for the alignment of the rings, but these tools don't work real well with the vertically split ring design. For you guys who used the Warne rings, or any other type of vertical split rings, how did you ensure that your scope was not misaligned?
Is there a tool that works well with the vertically split rings to check their alignment, or did you use some other method? |
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I use and really like the Warne rings as well (they are split). They are designed to be completely tighten with the bottom screws first, top screws just snug. Adjust for eye relief, level, then tighten the top screws to specs. They will leave no marks on your scope and retain zero. Great product. I have a set of these, and they didn't work that way on my scope. I had to leave everything just a little loose while I adjusted scope position. A real PITA they were, but one thing I did like is that once you have the bottom screws snugged up, tightening the top screws doesn't pull the scope's reticle out of alignment. |
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I used the Leupold Rifleman vertical split rings on my FVSR and I really like the simplicity of them. They are a quality budget ring set, IMO. The inner ring faces are machined smooth and they mated very well together. They didn't mar the scope tube after fiddling with lining everything up properly. Another plus is that they were only $11.99 from Midway. I too liked the fact that once you cinch down the bottom screw the top screw doesn't throw off the crosshairs.
For a .22 plinker I think they are a great buy. However I am a notorious penny pincher and don't shoot competition matches. |
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