Anyone Use Leupold Ring w/Nightforce Scope?

[Nitroman]

My .300 RUM weighs in about 12 pounds just guesstimating, so I thought I could use Leupold standard bases and rings. But now I have the Nightforce 5.5-22x56 in hand, I am wondering if these bases/rings will hold this two-pound scope securely. I like the adjustability of the screws on the rear base for the last nth degree of windage and didn't want to spend another $300 for a rail/ring combo.

Should I try it out and see? I do not want to damage the scope considering the cost.

Any opinions appreciated.

 

[marinetowgunner]

I would be surprised if you damaged anything. Do it.

 

[bruce_ventura]

Standard rotary dovetail rings are steel and can be tightened to 20 in-ibs. Steel flexes less than aluminum, so two screws per ring are adequate. Those rings will hold fine, IF you lap them and use a torque wrench. Lapping is essential to good grip and minimizing point of aim shifts. Damage will be limited to ring marks on the scope tube.

 

[Nitroman]

Thank you gentlemen!

 

[375fan]

I don't know about the standard Leupold rings and bases, but I only use the mark 4 rings and bases with my nightforce scopes. They are heavier and cost more, but are rock solid.

 

[highridge1]

That is about the last ring base combo I would use. Warne would be a much better choice . When you put a big heavy scope in those rings there is a good chance that rear ring which is barely being held by the windage screws will shift. I really wish guys would get away from these rings they are a very poor design. Get yourself some warne, TPS, Mark 4, Nightforce, Badger, seekins, they are worth the money and are far superior to those dang STD leupold rings.

 

[royinidaho]

Wouldn't recommend considering those rings.

Why would one invest in a Nightforce and attempt to mount it in iffy ring mounts.

A consideration would be double dovetail bases. The standard bases failed miserably on a 338 RUM.

I have one rifle that requires double rings to hold the NF. Two sets of Nightforce light rings have proven successful, so far, in holding the scope.

 

[Time Killer]

I put my NF in Seekins. Awesome fit.

 

[Gene]

Years ago, I put a dent in the tube of a Sightron scope with those rings. My NF manual says do not use turn-in rings.