Ahhhhhhhh!!!!!!
Ok, ok, steady
So, Who's should I use?
Got a custom mauser in 375 H&H with Leupold FN bases. Want to switch to QD bases and have never used them before. Is there a preference, better, worse, any real difference at all? PS, am going to QD's so I can mount iron sights.
Thanks in advance.
Mike

Mike, I have used QR's quite alot. They have been the leupold's in QR's and the QRW's. The QR's were used on a two barrel H-S Precision in 30-378 and 257 with two leupold scopes. They worked perfect
I am using the QRW's on several varmit rigs with 3 leupolds and have been very happy. Both set ups are using 30mm rings. I do prefer the looks of the QR's much better.

Quality-wise:

Suhl claw mounts - about $600

EAW quick lock - about $300

Leupold QR - about $100

Clamp type - Talley, Warne, Leupold QRW, and others - about $100

Jimmy, just curious here, is that two barrel rifle in 30-378 and 257-378? If not, do you have two bolts as well?

I have used the Warne QD rings on thier bases and have been completely happy with them. They are the only rings and bases I use for the really heavy recoiling stuff.

Joe

Are the Leupold QRs the ones with the post into the base with the lever on the left side.?

Mickey, thats them. Good bases and rings but the levers are to short to turn with your fingers. They do hold well under hard recoil though.

Joe

I tried the Leupold QR's (ones with posts in bases) and found the levers to loosen. I paid careful attention to the levers (positioned so recoil would torque them tighter, etc.), but they still moved. This was on a 9# .30Gibbs (about same recoil as 300SAUM) so I would not call the recoil excessive. If you don't mind the potential for some movement of your POI (lets say 1/4" @ 100yrds) then I would say your okay.

Deke.

Thanks for the info guys. As always, it's appreciated.
Mike

I've used the Talley's on my .375 Ackley Improved, and they've functioned flawlessly.

I've used warn QD rings on steel weaver style bases (can't remember if they were warne or weaver made) with out fail on a 375 imp for over 2 years with no shift of zero. We also use aluminum warne qd rings for a scout scope system on HEAVY recoiling lever guns with good results for a few years now. Have Fun
Steve

I used the Leupold QR bases on a .375, had no problems, will repeat at least within 1/2-1 in. I used them so I could take a spare scope with me on a long trip. Of course if you do this you'll never have a scope fail, so you never need the spare.