Just ordered a set of warne rings to try them out. $23 at midsouth. Soon as work pics up ill get a couple pairs of talleys.

What do you guys think of warnes ?

I like mine although I really haven't used them hard. I have a set of the Maxima QD's on a Whitworth .375. I have taken it on one hog hunt. No problems. I also have them on a .35 Whelen but have yet to use it on anything put paper.

I have 4 sets of permanent Maxima rings and have found them very good . The black models are powder coated which is OK on a standard factory sporter but would look out of place on a high quality firearm .
Like all vertically split rings they are a bit fiddly if shifting scopes around regularly .
Seem very strong and hold zero well .

I tried them on one rifle to see if they would live up to their advertisement, they did. I now have them on 8 rifles and love them. Shy of going to a tactical ring I dont know how you could find a stronger set up. How about the price for the return? Nice to still be able to find a bargain.

Perry

Warnes are powder coated ?? Tell me its not so!

I ordered the permanant matte rings.

What coating is on luepold matte rings and bases?

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Warnes are powder coated ?? Tell me its not so!

Well I installed the QD on my whitworth. The matte on the rings didn't match the bases. I called them up. The base was bead blasted steel and blued and just needed more oil to make it less gray. What I understood from talking to them was the rings are stainless and then powdercoated. The matte look great on a matte scope. I have never looked close at the gloss.

My leupold rings look blued.

Mine are gloss. I don't know how they did it. I just know I like it.