So just used a set of Leupold rifleman rings though I would relate my experience and some info I had to dig for.
Configuration.
Henry big boy, steel side gate, 20in 44 mag.
EGW Big boy picatinny rail
Leupold Rifleman Rings, Medium.
Leupold XV-1 2-7x33 scope
I contacted Leupold to verify the rings were adequate for my 44 mag rifle, they said they were.
I got the rings and went to mount them, and the instructions did not list torque specs, they just said "tighten until secure" I did some reading online and could not find much of the way on instructions. Found several forums that had, what tuned out to be, partially correct information, so I contacted Leupold again.
Per Leupold for the Leupold rifleman scope rings
Ring base screws 14 in-lb
Ring screws 26 in-lb
Other notes
I don't like buck horn style sights. I looked into other options and peep sights were pricey. I decided on a red dot for the good field of view and focus shooting both eyes open, as well as good dusk and dawn capability. However it proved too imprecise while working hand loads up so I decided to mount a scope I had around. I went with medium rings as I did not want to remove the rear sight.
The rings themselves seemed to be of good quality. They matte anodizing, I presume, had some bite to it along with the torque specs it should not be going anywhere. The scope wanted to stay in place without tightening anything down. As long as they hold up under recoil (I torqued and used blue locktite) they should be some great rings.
And a pic, otherwise it didn't happen.
Configuration.
Henry big boy, steel side gate, 20in 44 mag.
EGW Big boy picatinny rail
Leupold Rifleman Rings, Medium.
Leupold XV-1 2-7x33 scope
I contacted Leupold to verify the rings were adequate for my 44 mag rifle, they said they were.
I got the rings and went to mount them, and the instructions did not list torque specs, they just said "tighten until secure" I did some reading online and could not find much of the way on instructions. Found several forums that had, what tuned out to be, partially correct information, so I contacted Leupold again.
Per Leupold for the Leupold rifleman scope rings
Ring base screws 14 in-lb
Ring screws 26 in-lb
Other notes
I don't like buck horn style sights. I looked into other options and peep sights were pricey. I decided on a red dot for the good field of view and focus shooting both eyes open, as well as good dusk and dawn capability. However it proved too imprecise while working hand loads up so I decided to mount a scope I had around. I went with medium rings as I did not want to remove the rear sight.
The rings themselves seemed to be of good quality. They matte anodizing, I presume, had some bite to it along with the torque specs it should not be going anywhere. The scope wanted to stay in place without tightening anything down. As long as they hold up under recoil (I torqued and used blue locktite) they should be some great rings.
And a pic, otherwise it didn't happen.
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