I have several Ruger #1's and would like to move scopes from one to another. Are the bases from rifle to rifle close enought to move a scope from one to another? also, Warne makes QD rings for the #1, I wonder if they would work out better than the rings that come with the rifle? I mean just unscrew the rings on one rifle and put them on another #1, sight in and go. Do you see any problem with this?

You should be OK. I would do a sight check each time you move the scope. The QD rings may make it a little easier to move the scope.

I would definitely advise against that unless you want a bent or pinched scope. You should always loosen the rings when moving a scope from rifle to rifle. Not necessarily if you are putting it back on the same rifle. But definitely if you are putting the scope on a different rifle. Tom.

I would loosen the rings on the scope. Transferring a scope from one gun to another is to assume that the machining of the scope base was prefect. I would not assume that.

There is one in every crowd, and I would only loosen the front ring and keep the square of the scope in the same position, while preventing the binding potential mentioned above. After the switch, tighten the front ring as normal.

OK, that sounds right to me. I thought I should loosen a ring on the scope to avoid binding. I would assume the same would be true for the QD rings also. Thanks guys.

Ruger#1 rib is different it has a recess machined for the #1 rings.

sorry but why? The cost to sight in every time you move will add up, not to mention the time. Bases to barrel relationship is going to vary you all over, not to mention traj. of each gun. I know good scopes are not cheap but......