Aluminium Rings Weight Saving

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I currently have a Nikon Monarch scope mounted to my Tikka T3 with Warne steel rings and Burris steel bases.

I wanted to know how much weight I would save if I were to buy a set of Talleys lightweight aluminium rings? Done some searches, but haven't been able to come up with an actual figure. Just people saying they will be lighter.
 
OK, playing devils advocate here, and also need to heed my own advice!
If your planning a rigors back pack hunting trip, or going into high elevations the best place to remove the weight is under the belt. That is reaps you a much better advantage, than changing scope rings.
In the event,you are trying to reduce the weight of a target rifle, then yes it will help. If one was to skelitonize the bolt handle, stock, flute the bolt and the barrel and go to thin aluminum butt plate, that helps bunches.
 
^^this.

I had some weaver tactical 6-bolt rings (al). I went through everything, wondering why my groups were walking; finally replaced them with Leupold mark 4 rings (steel), suddenly the problem went away.

Also, I've gone on extended backpacking trips plenty of times with a 60-80lb pack, are a few ounces extra on your gun REALLY that big of a deal.
 
Depending on how much weight it would save I might bother but might not.
I used to have a Burris FFII and the Tikka rings, and gained a heap of weight when I got my new scope.

No it's not the end of the world, but my current rings are too high, so if I was going to have to buy new ones, why not go for some lighter ones. I am hoping to get a lighter stock in the future, but buying light weight rings is a lot cheaper and easier than having the barrel and or bolt fluted.
 
Why would solid weaver 6 screw mounts 'walk?' If they are snug on the gun, and on the scope, they should not move. I have them and no issues on a .308.

Aluminum is used in hundreds of applications requiring light, rigid strong material. Car engines for instance.

As far as weight saving... ounces add up quickly. Cut them everywhere you can.
 
A set of Talley lightweights are 2.5 oz. A set of steel rings vary from 4-6 oz depending on manufacturer and ring height. Tall rings are a lot heavier than low's.

While 2-4 oz doesn't sound like much, 2-4 oz in several places adds up.

For example you can save 4 oz on mounts
A Leupold scope is 5-6 oz lighter than many others.
A short action rifle is 4-5 oz lighter than long action.
Remingtons are 10 oz lighter than Weatherby
A nylon carry strap is 8-10 oz lighter than leather

By making careful choices a hunter can reduce the weight carried by more than 2 lbs and not spend an extra dime on expensive modifications.

I dislike aluminum for sight bases or scope mounts. Aluminum walks.
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Cheap or defective mount may walk. Good stuff don't. Quality aluminum is every bit as good as steel. DNZ or Talley are BETTER than most steel mounts
 
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