I have a Mauser 98K with the charger "hump" ground off. It has never been drilled. I want to mount a period 1968 Kahles 'scope that has no windage adjustment.

But I also want to be able to take the 'scope OFF fro travel and not have to then waste tens of rounds to re-zero when the 'scope goes back on.

I am looking a Conetrol AQD Quick Detach. Why? Because he offers true 26.5mm rings AND the bases seem to offer both true windage adjustment AND the quick detach and return to zero I want.

Gentlemen. Any opinions please? Or even a picture maybe of such things?

I have used their regular rings and love them. They are hard to get your crosshairs vertical and horzontal because they grip the scope before you tighten the screws. They really hold tight and the adjustment for windage works great. They make a quality product and I expect what you want will work also. Give his a call. You only get to talk to owner if you order something.

I did not notice your UK address. Maybe you could e-mail him.

I already did call and the man that answered seemed a genuine person and happy to abdise. But of course other people's opinions are worth a lot too! A picture even more!

Certainly I am not impressed with Redfield's "Turn In" system as the windage adjustment on the bases seems very crude.

Mercy! I recently had my first experience using Conetrols (the regular ones, not the QDs). To say the least, they are challenging!

As Army Aviator alludes to, it is very difficult to turn your scope properly vertical, as well as difficult to move it fore-and-aft. The surface of a matte finished scope provides enough additional friction that a matte scope is almost impossible to work with in Conetrol rings. Thankfully, the matte scope I was attempting to mount was to be a temporary and the gloss scope I used as a permanent was somewhat easier (though far from "easy") to position.

However, once mounted the Conetrols are quite pleasing in appearance and seem amply strong. Just don't contemplate using them on a gun on which you anticipate occasion to swap out the scope from time to time!

The trick is to oil the rings, set them in the mounts, turn the cone screws a couple of turns (but not enough to really tighten it) and gently tap the turret sides with a plastic hammer or something like that to "square" the reticle. I use conetrol mounts and rings almost exclusively. They're outstanding. If its a heavy-recoiling rifle and a matte finish scope - I'd also recommend gently polishing off any machining marks or rough edges inside the rings with some steel wool etc. so it doesnt damage the matte finish. Stonecreek is right - they are trickier than your average split rings to initially install, but its worth it.

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Gentlemen. Any opinions please?

I don't have the QD Conetrol nor a Mauser rifle. But I can verify that they are best quality (and you'll pay the price for it) and the persons I spoke with over the phone really knew their product line to a fare-thee-well. I wanted their Custom line in the white. I was very pleased with what they provided for my Colt/Sauer.

Very sleek and strong. I cannot imagine how their QD mounts would be any different.

I suggest you also consider the S&K mounts.

I too, use them exclusively, when I can. They are the best out there, in my opinion. I would be sure to call back and decide which hole spacing you want to use for the Mauser before purchasing. They have several variations.