Picatinny rail or reg bases for mark v and vx6 scope?

[johnnybow]

I got a weatherby mark v 257 mag and I want to mount my leupold vx6 3-18×44 to it. This being my first scope mount I'm not sure to go with a picatinny rail or regular mounts and weaver style rings? Any suggestions on which way to go? Thanks

 

[406cowboycarpenter]

Burris XTB 25 MOA Steel rails are excellent along with steel Burris Zee Rings. I usually stay away from the aluminum rings unless they are 7075 even then steel is just better.

 

[jpc01101]

I think this is a personal preference thing. I am a Talley guy and prefer rings vs pic rail.

 

[noharleyyet]

Talley Lt Weights on a 700 work fine...Rem 700 .257 Wby Mag VX5HD 4.5x10x40

https://flic.kr/p/2n8fmxc

Works well on a 300 RUM VX5HD 3x15x44 also

https://flic.kr/p/2kbsQ3g

We use them on everything configured for that particular application. I do have a rifle coming that will have a rail.

 

[Forkyfinder]

Id go with a rail.

 

[TN2shot07]

Another vote for Talleys.

I know people like the flexibility of a rail but I don’t like the look or pushing my scope any higher.

 

[crock239]

I went with Talley LW lows 30mm on Mark V 6-lug w Trijicon Huron 4-12x40

Agree w others likely personal preference. I like lowest scope mount.

 

[Wind Gypsy]

For the most flexible and reliable mount - a bedded Picatinny is usually my preference. If doing the talley style rings, i'd look at the Leupold BackCountry rings as a likely more reliable alternative.

 

[antelopedundee]

Pic rails supposedly eliminate the need to lap rings. I like the look of the Leupold Mark 4 rings, but the steel ones plus your scope will add noticeable weight.