Warne scope rings - Quartermaster

Guns Magazine, August, 2003 by David M. Fortier

I became acquainted with Warne scope rings years ago when I had my first custom rifle built. While I was less than impressed with how that particular rifle turned out, I did like the steel Warne rings. They were attractive, well made, and rugged. This latter point was especially important to me. Stop and consider, your rings are what attaches your sighting system to your rifle. It just doesn't make sense to top an accurate rifle with a quality piece of glass using bargain basement rings.

Now, years later, I still use and highly recommend Warne rings. Their recently introduced Maxima series follows in the Warne tradition of being both rugged and good looking. Available for 1-inch and 30mm tubes, they are offered in three heights, low, medium and high. They are also available in three finishes, regular blue, matte blue and silver (nickel plated). The 1-inch rings are also available in stainless steel.

Maxima rings are available in two styles, quick detachable and permanently attached. The QD rings feature a lever lock system that allows the rings to be easily removed or attached. This system is the same as that used on Wane's Premier series of rings, and is guaranteed to return to zero. The permanently attached rings lock the scope to the rifle via four high-tensile socket head cap screws. These nags are simple yet rugged. I've used them successfully on heavy recoiling guns like .50 BMGs with no problems.

One nice feature of the Warne rings is that they're offered for such rifles as Sakos, Tikkas, CZs and BRNOs that can otherwise be difficult to find quality rings for. If you're looking for good looking and nicely made rings and bases you might want to consider Warne.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Warne Manufacturing Company

[800] 683-5590

www.warnescopemounts.com