Talley Rings & Mounts?

[Clint KY]

Sometime ago I bought a Stevens 200 in 7MM-08 and it came with a set of Millett mounts which are pitiful. I have done a bit to the rifle – replaced the plastic stock with a Savage stock and installed a Rifle Basix trigger. Now I am in the process of replacing the scope and mounts. In my internet search I came across Talley Rings & Mounts. They offer a one piece ring and mount which really appeals to me. Has anyone ever used these and if so what if any feedback do you have.

[brd922001]

Most of my Savage rifles have Talley rings. I have had zero problems. I would suggest getting the extended front ring to allow you to set the scope back an additional quarter inch.

[Clint KY]

Thanks - I plan on waiting till the new scope gets here so I cam measure the height. I emailed Talley and they suggested the extended ring. I did not think I would need it. I will wait till I know exactly what I need, since I probably won't need the gun till next fall. I have selected a Bushnell 6-18X50 to replace the Simmons 3-9X50 it wears now. The gun is primarily for coyotes but the range is only 50 - 100 yards since I have a pond I shoot over. I hope to hunt a friends farm and may get some longer shots.

[ODA 0121]

Clint,
I have not used the Talley one piece rings but I am now using the new Talley picatinny rail and tactical rings. I like them better than Badger or Seekins or NF...
The rings have the best design to lock into the picatinny that I've seen. I don't think they are on Talley's website yet but you can find them and photos of them via a search.

[Clint KY]

I can not use a rail, as my rifle is a blind magazine and I need all the access I can get. The rail, or any one piece mount for that matter, would severely limit how much room I have to load and unload the rifle. I think the elimination of the joint between the mount and the rings removes the one thing that will allow a scope to be knocked out of alignment.