I am wondering about the strength of Buehler rings and bases. I know that they were the standard set-up on Weatherbys for a long time.

I have used them on many rifles in the 30-06 class, but I am wondering how they will hold up to the of heavier cartridges such as the 375s and 416s.

I would not normally consider using a "turn in front ring, windage adjustable rear ring" set-up on a heavy kicker, but I figured that if they would hold up on the big Weatherbys they must be stronger than the other Redfield turn in type mounts.

So, my question is: how strong are they? If properly fitted would they hold up on a big bore?

Buheler used to advertise his mounts on BIG bore double rifles, I think holding Lyman Alaskan scopes. Supposedly they held up....

Buddy of mine has leopold bases on a 375 H&H and a 416 Rigby. he's never complained about them moving on him.
I will say this though. the rifles he takes to Africa all have Talley rings and bases.

I have had a Buehler setup on my S&W model 29 for 16 years and it has held the scope through thousnads of rounds of severe recoil. I rate them the very best.

Anyone else want to weigh-in?

I have a set of the solid(non split) Buehlers. I think I am going to give them a try on my 375.

I am going to use a Leupold 2.5x compact. Because it has no front bell the front ring will slip on. To get the rear ring on the ocular bell will have to be removed. I called Leupold and they said that they would slip the ring on and reassemble and purge for free. Can't beat that for customer service!

I used Buehler rings and bases on both my 375 H&H and 7mm Rem Mag on my 30-day safari in Moz during the mid-1960s. Lots of hammering about in the Land Rover and many rounds before and during the hunt--I shot about 40 animals. The mounts are slick and tough. Both scopes were still on 3 decades later. Only downside would be if you want Q/D access to iron sights--neither of my rifles was equipped with irons; I had a spare scope, but never needed it.

Go for it Jason. I have a set on a 375 model 70 that I put on in 1967 and they have never failed or even twitched since then. Buehler is still in business in Orion (I think) and the last I heard "the" owner was still dropping in to check things out every once in a while. My gunsmith only recommended Beuhlers' and I let him do so on most of my Keeper rifles.

Frank

Similar story to the one above with the pistol. Beuhler rings on an M57 Smith in .41 Rem Mag holding a 2x Leupold scope. Been using them since about 1970 ... never a problem.

Thanks for all the good info guys.

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Originally posted by Frank Martinez:
Go for it Jason. I have a set on a 375 model 70 that I put on in 1967 and they have never failed or even twitched since then. Buehler is still in business in Orion (I think) and the last I heard "the" owner was still dropping in to check things out every once in a while. My gunsmith only recommended Beuhlers' and I let him do so on most of my Keeper rifles.


Frank

I spoke to Bob Ray who now runs what is left of Buehlers. It sounds like there is not too much left. Bob said that Maynard Buehler passed in 2005 and they have been cutting way back since then.