Looking for recommendations for bases & 30mm rings to put on a 6.5 Creedmoor bolt gun. I don't want to put cheap crap on a nice gun, nor do I want to spend a ton on rings and bases either. I would love to keep them under around $250 for both.

I have always used 2 piece bases (Warne mostly), and never had an issue. I see a lot of guys are putting 1 piece rails on them, mostly (I'm assuming) so they can gain some MOA for distance shooting. This is not a real concern for me, but I wouldn't be opposed to a rail if it held other serious advantages. This will be a hunting rifle, not a bench gun- so I'm not concerned with getting the extra elevation out of my scope to shoot +1,000 yards. Also, I'm thinking about clearance around the action with a 1 piece base.

Also, any rec's on rings? Most recently I used some Burris XTR, which have inserts that allow you to get some MOA adjustment with the rings. This was for a heavy recoil blackpowder, and I have been happy with them.

So, I could do a 2 piece base with the Burris XTR's... or I'm considering a 1 piece base (like the NightForce with the recoil lug) and some Vortex rings? Too many options..........

what say you, all-knowing OB?

Talley one piece bases. About $40.

Link

I did this setup on my 6.5 Bergara:

Nightforce base with recoil lug

http://nightforceoptics.com/accessories/one-piece-steel-base

Vortex Rings

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-precision-matched-rings-30mm-riflescope-97w

cupo.........I have used the Burris XTR's and really like them because if you take the time to install them correctly you don't use up much of your scope adjustments which makes the distortion less. They also insure you do not mar the scope when mounting and they do not need to be lapped.
I still like the Leupold solid one piece base and Leupold rings but they usually need to be lapped if you want it perfect.
I made my decision based on the rifles themselves as I have some Sako traditional wood stock heavy contour barrel rifles and did not want the "tactical" look of rails or the tactical type of rings on those rifles so I used the Burris XTR's and Leupold where I needed gloss rings and mounts. I lapped the Leupolds.
I also like steel bases and rings instead of aluminum.
Just depends on what look you want on your rifle. Traditional or Tactical.
Good shooting.

Doesn't sound like you need the extra down clicks so all that a rail is going to do is make it harder to get a good cheek weld, I like my scopes as low as I can get them

My hunting rifles have talley lightweights. I have read where some people had problems with them but I haven't. light, low profile, and rock solid

on the tacticool side I really like UTG and SWFA rings (they may even be the same thing). Mount them on steel warne or burris xtr 2-piece bases

No matter which you choose, bed the bases to the receiver, I use jb weld or marine-tex, whatever is handy, and lap the rings (with the exception of the burris rings with the plastic inserts)

Pic rails and rings give you added flexibility for mounting the scope.

If using torque wrench, you can remove the scope from the rail (leave the rings on the scope), travel with your set-up, then re mount the scope to the same slots, same torque, and not change POI.

You also have added flexibility for centering the rings on the scope tube - the strongest mounting position. Talleys are great, but pending tube length, action length, and spacing - you have to slide the rings very close to the ocular or eyepiece or elevation housing to achieve proper eye relief.

If you don't mind the weight penalty, go rings and rail. I like the TPS TSR: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2988227151/tps-tsr-sl-picatinny-style-aluminum-rings-matte-super-low

One of the few pic ring companies that offer a super low ring to get you down for a good cheek weld.

Take your pick of rails. Lots of good options. TPS, Warne, etc.

Use this chance to buy a torque wrench. Wheeler Fat wrench for bench use. Fix It Sticks if you want a field tool.

I'll give you most of that. I'd also add EGW to the list of good rails. Steel 2-piece bases allow you the removability function too, though I would not bet a hunt on POI being the same after removing and reinstalling unless I'd done it a dozen or so times. At least you didn't suggest saving money by moving a scope between rifles

on a related note, I just ordered a couple sets of Talley LWs last night and SWFA had them for $10 less than anywhere else on the internet, even after tax!

I'll second the TPS TSR rings. I've got them on a couple of rifles on which I wanted to get the scope as low as possible. They are the lowest I found, other than Badger, IIRC, but the Badgers were quite a bit more expensive for not much more decrease in height.

I think the Nightforce pic rings are pretty low as well. Light too. Another good option.

cupofjoe04 said:

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Looking for recommendations for bases & 30mm rings to put on a 6.5 Creedmoor bolt gun. I don't want to put cheap crap on a nice gun, nor do I want to spend a ton on rings and bases either. I would love to keep them under around $250 for both.

I have always used 2 piece bases (Warne mostly), and never had an issue. I see a lot of guys are putting 1 piece rails on them, mostly (I'm assuming) so they can gain some MOA for distance shooting. This is not a real concern for me, but I wouldn't be opposed to a rail if it held other serious advantages. This will be a hunting rifle, not a bench gun- so I'm not concerned with getting the extra elevation out of my scope to shoot +1,000 yards. Also, I'm thinking about clearance around the action with a 1 piece base.

Also, any rec's on rings? Most recently I used some Burris XTR, which have inserts that allow you to get some MOA adjustment with the rings. This was for a heavy recoil blackpowder, and I have been happy with them.

So, I could do a 2 piece base with the Burris XTR's... or I'm considering a 1 piece base (like the NightForce with the recoil lug) and some Vortex rings? Too many options..........

what say you, all-knowing OB?

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I like one piece bases because they are 100% straight and you don't have to worry about lapping the scope, generally. Good base an good rings and you're set.

We use a lot of Warne bases and they are good without going crazy. Also midwest makes a lot of good bases.

On rings, what size objective are you using?

Thanks- Warne is always what I have used, never had an issue. But I've never done 1 piece before, so I really think I'm going to go that way and find a 0MOA rail for it.

52mm objective with 30mm tube - so something around 1-1.25" ring height is maybe what I need?

Badgers, nf, Talley etc are all good

clinte234 said:

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Check out iota

It is an Aggie Owned and Operated company that has high quality rings and other accessories!

iota Outdoors

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I've got iota Nomad ZLs that came with the 2 rifles Horizon Firearms built for me. Love them.

I like DNZ mounts they are relatively light and easy to mount.

AggieMPH2005 said:

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I like DNZ mounts they are relatively light and easy to mount.

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Came here to suggest DNZ, really like the one on my deer rifle.

Here's my rem 700 with warne steel bases, swfa low rings and a 44mm objective

What scope caps did you put on there, or are they stock? How do you like them in the field?

Those are butler creek, bought from swfa with the scope. They're no aluminas but they're fine. The eyepiece one has fallen off on me a few times, need to glue it on. My biggest beef with the slip on ones is it limits how low you can go. Also i lied, that objective is 42mm not 44

Ive preferred Warne for some time - especially like their QD rings.

But i now prefer the one-piece and I like the Nightforce one-piece. They have a direct mount for Rem 700 actions and I think it was Derrick at Horizon/Iota that turned me on to it (it was b/f he had Iota up and running).

Didn't necessarily go that route for MOA adj - I'd parrot what eyeguy saI'd. I think one-piece is the way to go - Less work for a better outcome with the advantage of MOA if you need it. A lot quicker and easier to attach and correctly align the scope.

IIRC, my Nightforce direct mount was about $250 and on the rack at Cabelas.

It's best to avoid the one piece mounts and just go ahead and lap the rings.

More from my quiver...

Talley 30mm lightweight lows with 50mm objective





Burris bases and leupold prw rings, 34mm tube, 54mm objective with cutout. I don't recommend the prws, they are solid but a pain to set up





And how not to do it (leupold dovetail front and adjustable windage rear). Too many parts