Scope Mounts & Rings Question. HELP!

Thanks everyone, for all the thorough and helpful replies. It seems like the general consensus is that the level of functionality is not the issue, and I should choose the setup that looks best to me. Am I right? Unfortunately, I think I actually like ALL the suggestions you guys posted here... :confused: I guess I have a little bit of deciding to do over the week. Once I've decided and have everything put together, I'll be sure to post some pictures here. Again, thanks a TON everyone!
 
Not just "looks" right but functions right. For example, a 1-piece base on some actions just cover the open bolt too much and hinder getting at it. On the other hand, some actions really do very well with a 1-piece base and benefit from the extra rigidity. To me, function is far more important than looks. Get the base that works best for the particular action you have.
 
+ 1 for the Burris Signature ZEE rings, especially for a very expensive scope like a Zeiss.

The adjustable plastic inserts (up to 20 MOA adjustments if you buy the insert kit) not only help protect the expensive scope tube, but also allow you to adapt to 500 yard shooting without having to by yet another mount for the receiver to get the added bit of adjustable range for the scope adjustment.
 
What I like about the Burris plastic inserts is that they solved a problem for me. I have a fully rifled barrel shotgun, scope base with Leupold scope & rings. If I optically center the scope and bore sight it, it's pretty far off two ways. I don't like that. I swapped the Leupold rings with the exact same results. That told me Leupold make some consistent rings, but my scope base had to be off. The rear of this base is .005" off to one side and the front of this base is .020 too high. Needless to say a base that is off in both directions is not so good when you are trying to dial in a slug gun for deer hunting at 150 yards. It is nice to have a shop with measuring tools that gives you data to support your effort in making corrections. When I placed the +/- 5 in the back for left and right, and the +/- 20 in the front for up and down. My bore sighter and cross hairs were nearly perfect with the scope on optical zero. I am confident now during the next range visit I will be able to dial in this deer gun. Prior to the measures and use of the Burris brand, I wasted about $60 in ammo chasing my tail.
 
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