Warne or Talley

09 February 2011, 20:06

Monastery-Forester

Warne or Talley

What do you prefer, Warne or Talley-mounts?
Rifle is a Mauser-DWM(1908) in .308 Norma Magnum.
Are alloy-Weaver-Bases strong enough for the .308 Norma or do you recommend steel bases?

09 February 2011, 20:35

mho

Yes, alloy Weaver type bases are strong enough. But even as Weaver bases go, the alloy bases are a pretty tinny piece of kit. Nicer are the Weaver Grand Slam steel bases - or even better the Warne manufactured Weaver bases.

What is important to stay away from, IMHO, are the alloy Weaver rings. The rings work OK, but the screws are the pits...

- mike

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The rifle is a noble weapon... It entices its bearer into primeval forests, into mountains and deserts untenanted by man. - Horace Kephart

09 February 2011, 20:41

ghostrider272

I had some Talley lever locks and Warne QD Weavers in steel and their steel bases. I sold the Talleys. Love the Warne steel bases and rings.

My 0.02...

09 February 2011, 20:48

Cane Rat

Talley.

09 February 2011, 20:53

jeffeosso

warne

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09 February 2011, 20:54

chuck375

Haven't tried the Warne, but I have the Tallery QR rings on my 500 Jeffery. After 400 rounds through it most of them 570g TSX's at 2300 fps to 2410 fps in an 11 lb rifle, the scope still remains zeroed in even after being repeatedly being taken off and the put back on the rifle. I couldn't be happier with the Talleys.

Regards,

Chuck

"There's a saying in prize fighting, everyone's got a plan until they get hit"

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09 February 2011, 21:28

fla3006

My favorites are the discontinued Warne Premiers, on Warne bases.

09 February 2011, 21:59

Biebs

Both are nice and will serve the purpose on a 308 Norma. The Warne steel set-up may be a bit stronger and more durable on a heavy-caliber rifle, as the width of their gripping surface is larger than the Talleys. I used them on a 9.5 lb 600 Overkill holding a heavy Schmidt & Bender without issue.

10 February 2011, 02:27

Hot Core

Burris Signatures mounted to a Weaver Style Base. No need to do any Ring Honing and they have a grip(Non-Maring) like King Kong on a Scope tube. You can spend more $$$money$$$ on Rings and Bases, but I'll take these.

10 February 2011, 22:10

mho

quote:
Originally posted by Hot Core:
Burris Signatures mounted to a Weaver Style Base.

Not exactly pretty, but I have to admit this is one of my favorite setups as well. No ring marks when you want to move the scope to another rifle, and it is easy to remove and replace the scope while traveling.

- mike

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The rifle is a noble weapon... It entices its bearer into primeval forests, into mountains and deserts untenanted by man. - Horace Kephart

11 February 2011, 06:13

FMC

quote:
Originally posted by fla3006:
My favorites are the discontinued Warne Premiers, on Warne bases.

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!

Talley's ain't even close.

There are two types of people in the world: those that get things done and those who make excuses. There are no others.

11 February 2011, 07:14

Fish30114

I guess this post is great evidence of why there is chocolate and vanilla--I have a bunch of both,(yes the old and new Warnes) many more Talley's though, and I will trade you my Warnes 4 to one for a set of Talley's. Thinking Warnes hold better than Talleys is folly, maybe the Warnes hold as good--maybe....

Look at what the high end gunsmiths use, you won't find many Warne mounts--Talley's a plenty!

11 February 2011, 14:44

Monastery-Forester

Thank you, guys! I just ordered Warne bases and rings (easier to get in Germany!).

11 February 2011, 14:46

Monastery-Forester

quote:
Originally posted by Fish30114:
I guess this post is great evidence of why there is chocolate and vanilla--I have a bunch of both,(yes the old and new Warnes) many more Talley's though, and I will trade you my Warnes 4 to one for a set of Talley's. Thinking Warnes hold better than Talleys is folly, maybe the Warnes hold as good--maybe....

Look at what the high end gunsmiths use, you won't find many Warne mounts--Talley's a plenty!

EAW and Recknagel!

12 February 2011, 00:24

JabaliHunter

I hate Apel (EAW) rings (real easy to mark the scope) but the bases and overall system is good

12 February 2011, 03:17

A7Dave

Talley.

I have a pair of Warnes. Great rings, but they are heavy chunks of steel compared to the nicely machined Talleys.