Optics Guide 17/17 - Scope Mounts and Rings

Not all rings and mounts are created equal, but thankfully we have a LOT of excellent options to pick from nowadays. Got a tight budget? No problem. Want to make sure your scope NEVER moves? No problem. Most importantly, would you like to be comfortable behind your scope? That'll take a little work.

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Featured Mounts & Rings:
- Leapers UTG Quick Detach Rings ($, RECOIL CAUTION): https://shrsl.com/2yibt
- Leapers UTG Red Dot Mount .83 ($, Recommended): https://shrsl.com/1xm62
- Leapers UTG Thumb Nut Rings ($, Recommended): https://shrsl.com/2yibx
- Leupold Quick Release Rings ($$, Recommended): https://shrsl.com/2yiad
- Tasco Aluminum Rings 1 Inch ($, RIMFIRE): https://shrsl.com/2zc5r
- Vortex Rings 30mm ($, Recommended): https://shrsl.com/2yiaj
- Warne 20 MOA Skeletonized Mount ($$, Recommended): https://shrsl.com/2yibm
- Warne Mountain Tech Rings 30mm ($$, Recommended): https://shrsl.com/2ha1s
- Warne Mountain Tech Rings 34mm ($$, Recommended): https://shrsl.com/2yib4
- Warne QD Mount 30mm & 34mm ($$, RECOMMENDED): https://shrsl.com/260bk
- Weaver 4-Hole Picatinny Rings 30mm ($, RECOMMENDED): https://shrsl.com/22s2h
- Weaver 6-Hole Rings 34mm ($$, Recommended): https://shrsl.com/2yias
- Weaver Quad Lock Rings ($, Recommended): https://shrsl.com/2yia4
- Weaver Thumb Nut Mount 1 Inch ($, Recommended): https://shrsl.com/218qm
- Weaver Thumb Nut Mount 30mm ($, RECOMMENDED): https://shrsl.com/1xm64
- ZRO Delta D-Loc Mount 34mm ($$$, RECOMMENDED): https://zrodelta.com/mounts/

Recommended Tools:
- Warne: https://shrsl.com/3029k
- Weaver: https://shrsl.com/302bq

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:42 Saddle Height
05:17 Materials
09:16 Picatinny vs Weaver
12:10 Attachment
15:35 Surface Area
19:19 Cantilever Mounts
20:25 Compensating Mounts
21:16 Best Rings & Mounts
24:24 Ring Lapping
25:22 Other Favorites
26:33 Torque Wrench
27:10 Sound Off!

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