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How to Choose the Right Rings and Bases for a Scope

The wide variety of scope mounting systems makes choosing rings and bases about as confusing as choosing a rifle or scope. Let the dimensions of your scope and the intended use for your rifle be your guide.

Riflescope Rings and Bases: How Much Do They Really Matter?

All scope mounting systems are not created equal. While some may work just fine on one rifle/cartridge combination, another may show the weaknesses of the design.

Traditions Introduces Outfitter G2 Single-Shot Rifle

Traditions is well known for its muzzleloaders and has a popular following amongst cowboy-action shooters with its pistols. Expanding its product line in 2017, Traditions is introducing the Outfitter G2 rifle, a break-action single shot cartridge rifle.

Lightweight Rifle Project (Part 6 of 10)

Scope rings may not sound like a big component of a rifle’s construction, but that mode of thinking will cause you problems.

Leupold Expands Options for Rings, Bases

Leupold has added to its mounting systems with the introduction of its new Mark 4 IMS mounts for AR-15s (Modern Sporting Rifles), and expanded rifle fits in its QRW, PRW, Dual Dovetail, Quick Release and Standard bases.

Conetrol Scope Mounts

Conetrol rings are vertically split rings, but unlike others there are no screws connecting the ring halves.

Weaver's Buck Commander Line

The Buck Commander Series of riflescopes is the result of the collaboration between Weaver and the Buck Commanders.

Weaver Red/Green Dot Sight

The new Red/Green Dot sight is a perfect optic for a variety of shooting applications.

Scope Mounts

Choosing a system to mount a scope to your new rifle can be more confusing than actually deciding on a new rifle.

Ruger M77 Hawkeye Alaskan

The Hawkeye Alaskan is designed to be used in the harshest weather on Earth. Its name well chosen, the Alaskan is up to the task.

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