I ordered these rings for my CZ 455 .17 HMR rimfire rifle. Let me first say, I am not a fan of dovetail type scope mounts. I don't care if it is an air rifle or rimfire, I feel that any quality rifle today should be drilled and tapped for scope mounts and let the rifle owner decide what type of base and rings they want... That said, here is my perspective on the pros and cons of these otherwise exceptional dovetail rings by Warne:
Pros - They are exceptionally well machined and blued. I love the idea of 2 screws on top and 2 screws on the bottom. I have an Anschutz .22 rimfire that I used a lightweight, name brand scope mount. After bouncing around a bit while hunting, the dovetail rings worked loose. Even with Loctite on steel rings, I don't have confidence things won't work loose. I tried some "quality" aluminum rings, but even using a torque wrench and following manufacturers specs, I have had a screw strip. I ended up with a pair of rings Warne rings exactly like these with 2 screws on the base and 2 above and they are have been as bullet proof as a dovetail mount can possibly be.
Con - They are heavy duty, but they are also just plain heavy... If they are going on a larger centerfire or a varmint barreled rimfire where weight isn't a big concern, they are ideal. But my 17HMR is the "American" model with the "sporter" contoured barrel. I intend to carry it in the field and keeping things light was desirable.
So, I do highly recommend these rings if you have to deal with dovetail mounts. I don't think getting rings a bit lighter is worth the risk of them coming loose, or stripping a screw... I waited for a year for the new Tikka T1x rimfire. That looks like an ideal gun at a great price too, and I could have used lighter Picatinny rings that should be strong and remain secure... I just gave up on waiting for them to finally ship.
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I threw them in the garbage just wasted my money
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