Alaska QD rings

[Andrew Short]

I’m looking at the Alaska Arms QD rings from Brownells for my Ruger 416 Rigby.

Any have experience with these?

 

[Fred Gunner]

I have a set on my Ruger #1-H Tropical in 416 Rigby...They are outstanding easy to install and so far have returned to near perfect zero every time I've removed them.
Highly Recommend.

 

[Andrew Short]

Have you had any issue with them loosening while on the rifle? So they lock down solid?

 

[Fred Gunner]

Have you had any issue with them loosening while on the rifle? So they lock down solid?

I've shot over 100 full power (2400fps+) factory 416 Rigby loads (Swift, Federal, Win & Hornady) so far with these mounts off the bench & off the sticks with no issues what so ever. Rock Solid. Labor day weekend I plan a 4 day live fire marathon 20 rounds each day to build real muscle memory for next years Cape Buffalo hunt.

 

[Andrew Short]

That’s great to hear and makes me feel much better about the purchase. I think they look better than the Warne.

Sounds like a good weekend!

 

[Red Leg]

Have you had any issue with them loosening while on the rifle? So they lock down solid?

They are extremely well made and will not loosen once installed. They are a little more complicated than Talley's (which is why I prefer Talley), but I have the Alaska's on a .375 and .338 and they work exactly as advertised.

 

[Andrew Short]

I have not seen the Talley. I’ll check that out before I buy the Alaska Arms.

I’ll assume you have had zero issues from the Talley as well? Solid?

 

[Andrew Short]

They are extremely well made and will not loosen once installed. They are a little more complicated than Talley's (which is why I prefer Talley), but I have the Alaska's on a .375 and .338 and they work exactly as advertised.

Did you purchase the 1 screw or regular Talley QD rings?

 

[Red Leg]

Did you purchase the 1 screw or regular Talley QD rings?

I have at least a dozen rifles equipped with QD Talley Rings and all have worked perfectly regardless of model. They are on everything from .223 through .404. I prefer them to Warne. They are a little more expensive, but the machining and finish are much better.

 

[Andrew Short]

I have at least a dozen rifles equipped with QD Talley Rings and all have worked perfectly regardless of model. They are on everything from .223 through .404. I prefer them to Warne. They are a little more expensive, but the machining and finish are much better.

Excellent. I’ve never purchased any QD rings as I’ve never had the need until now. Always have had leupold rings on my hunting rifles.

I have zero issue paying a little more if they are a superior product.

Can’t tell from the website of it will fit my RSM

 

[Red Leg]

Excellent. I’ve never purchased any QD rings as I’ve never had the need until now. Always have had leupold rings on my hunting rifles.

I have zero issue paying a little more if they are a superior product.

Can’t tell from the website of it will fit my RSM

Call them. Super helpful folks. Have fit a number of odd actions over the years.

 

[C.W. Richter]

You can change the screw out to lever on the Talley and have Q/D rings. 'Have a heavy-recoiling .416 that did once loosen after repeated testing of handloads, dialing in, airport handling, etc. (and it still shot w/in 1" when loose,) but I simply tighten it now immediately prior to testing the gun in camp. The Talleys are solid units (10 screws in a set of rings alone!!), but so are the Alaskan's (similar) and even the Warne that we have on plains game-type calibers. Leupold also has Q/D...'have a pair on a .338 that I can flip between longer/shorter range scopes (def. the fastest scope removal, but i worry about them on a big gun as the levers are almost too easy to operate. they are more cam-lock on pull out post vs. threaded clamp on the others.)

 

[PARA45]

@ Fred Gunner, did you make or purchase that cartridge holder for your No. 1?

My apologies to the OP, not trying to derail this informative post.

 

[Andrew Short]

You can change the screw out to lever on the Talley and have Q/D rings. 'Have a heavy-recoiling .416 that did once loosen after repeated testing of handloads, dialing in, airport handling, etc. (and it still shot w/in 1" when loose,) but I simply tighten it now immediately prior to testing the gun in camp. The Talleys are solid units (10 screws in a set of rings alone!!), but so are the Alaskan's (similar) and even the Warne that we have on plains game-type calibers. Leupold also has Q/D...'have a pair on a .338 that I can flip between longer/shorter range scopes (def. the fastest scope removal, but i worry about them on a big gun as the levers are almost too easy to operate. they are more cam-lock on pull out post vs. threaded clamp on the others.)

Thank you!

 

[Andrew Short]

@ Fred Gunner, did you make or purchase that cartridge holder for your No. 1?

My apologies to the OP, not trying to derail this informative post.

No issue!!

 

[Fred Gunner]

purchase that cartridge holder for your No. 1?

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Made more for 30 cal cases...but hold 375 & 416 nice and tight...however over time they get to loose so I order three and put on a new one before hunting...work perfect for the Ruger #1

 

[PARA45]

Thank you sir!!

 

[rookhawk]

Point of order, Gentlemen.

Alaska rings makes rings for the Ruger #1. (maybe other ruger firearms too?)
Talley does not make ruger QD rings as far as I know. (Putting them on a ruger means custom machining of bases...at least for #1s this is the case)
Warne makes rings for the #1 and for other rugers.

Lastly, Ruger themselves make okay-quality investment cast Offset rings for Rugers that are not QD but do help with eye relief issues on some installs.

If you agree those are the facts, I don't see a scenario that creates choices of either Alaska rings or Talley rings. They are both good, but I've not encountered a scenario where there was a choice between them.

 

[Andrew Short]

Point of order, Gentlemen.

Alaska rings makes rings for the Ruger #1. (maybe other ruger firearms too?)
Talley does not make ruger QD rings as far as I know. (Putting them on a ruger means custom machining of bases...at least for #1s this is the case)
Warne makes rings for the #1 and for other rugers.

Lastly, Ruger themselves make okay-quality investment cast Offset rings for Rugers that are not QD but do help with eye relief issues on some installs.

If you agree those are the facts, I don't see a scenario that creates choices of either Alaska rings or Talley rings. They are both good, but I've not encountered a scenario where there was a choice between them.

I agree. Alaska QD rings are available for the M77 but Talley does not have them per my review. Warne is available for m77 but i do not like the appearance hem compared to the Alaska.
I am looking for exclusively for QD rings.

I also need a set for my MRC 404

 

[rookhawk]

I agree. Alaska QD rings are available for the M77 but Talley does not have them per my review. Warne is available for m77 but i do not like the appearance hem compared to the Alaska.
I am looking for exclusively for QD rings.

I also need a set for my MRC 404

So for your ruger to have a QD of high quality, your best option is Alaska Arms.

For your Montana Rifle Company 404 your "cheapest" quality QD mounts are going to be Talleys. ($250) If you want the very best modern mount available, an EAW pivot mount is the way to go. (but its $500-$700)