Experience with Talley detachable scope rings?

[Troubleshooter]

I have a rifle that came with Talley screw-lock quick detachable scope rings. Planning to install two different scopes (one in each set of rings) and have the ability to remove the scope during travel or to change scopes as needed. The screw-locks require a torque wrench to set, whereas the lever sets appear to be standalone, so I'm considering whether to retrofit the rings with the lever kit.

I would be interested in hearing your experiences with these, and why one system might be preferable to the other. Not sure that I see a downside to the conversion, but haven't used the Talleys previously. Thanks!

 

[JPetroni]

Troubleshooter,

I can only speak from my own experiences. Talley’s are great rings for what they are, I prefer the levers on the the rings, makes it much easier to switch scopes In the field unless you want to carry a tool, small it may be. Once you have everything tuned in so to speak, the system just works. I noticed that you were talking about using two scopes. Not sure what your desired uses are but might I offer another point of view. If you are going to have two vastly different scopes for vastly different situations that is quite understandable, however if one of the scopes will be for backup I would allocate most of the budget to acquire a high quality scope and then acquire a scope of lesser quality for the backup.
I made the mistake of acquiring two scopes exactly alike, one for backup in case the unthinkable happens. in hindsight I should have purchased a high quality unit as the primary. In all the years I have had the two scopes I have not needed the backup. I could have been using a high end scope all this time And still have a backup.

JP

 

[Troubleshooter]

Talley’s are great rings for what they are, I prefer the levers on the the rings, makes it much easier to switch scopes In the field unless you want to carry a tool, small it may be. Once you have everything tuned in so to speak, the system just works.

Thanks, JPetroni, that is the sort of feedback which I needed.

If you are going to have two vastly different scopes for vastly different situations that is quite understandable

Didn't want to go into all of the details for fear of derailing the discussion, but yes that is the situation.

 

[Red Leg]

I have a rifle that came with Talley screw-lock quick detachable scope rings. Planning to install two different scopes (one in each set of rings) and have the ability to remove the scope during travel or to change scopes as needed. The screw-locks require a torque wrench to set, whereas the lever sets appear to be standalone, so I'm considering whether to retrofit the rings with the lever kit.

I would be interested in hearing your experiences with these, and why one system might be preferable to the other. Not sure that I see a downside to the conversion, but haven't used the Talleys previously. Thanks!

I have used them pretty extensively for years. I have one rifle with the screw-locks (never worried about actual torque pressure) and probably at least half a dozen with the levers, which is pretty much the whole point of using Talley to begin with. All of those mounts have been absolutely dependable. For dismountable designs, heavy recoil is the real test. I have a .338, .375, and .404 that have all been shot a great deal over the last 20 years in two of their cases and a decade with the .404. The .338 and .375 have both been through the baggage handler tests as well. I'll simply say they work exactly as advertised with total reliability. Though the design is quite different, the principle is the same as that used with the Blaser saddle mount, or the pre-war Krieghoff. Two other totally reliable concepts

 

[slam8031]

I have Talley mounts on my 375 h and h. I take the scope off to get to the sights. It’s very reliable and repeatable!!

 

[mdwest]

I have the talley quick detach with the levers on both my .375 and my .416... I have zero complaints.. Im guessing Ive got 150 rounds through the 375 and maybe 50 through the 416 using the talleys.. and have had no issues at all with maintaining zero on either..

The 375 has made multiple international trips, been beat around in the back of the bakkie for miles on end, bounced around by the airport apes more than I want to acknowledge while in the pelican case etc.. with never a problem from the talleys (I havent taken the 416 to Africa as of yet.. but that will soon change )...

 

[Dukeisok]

I use tally qd on my 375 h&h with no problems and good return to zero. Make sure you push the rings to the front of the slots before tightening for maximum repeatability. (Mine attach to a weaver rail so there is some potential slop with attachment)

 

[Troubleshooter]

Thanks for the information, gentlemen! I have placed some on order.

 

[WAB]

I have Talley’s on half a dozen rifles and have never had a problem with them. The heaviest rifle I use them on is a .458 Lott. They take the recoil of that rifle without an issue. All of mine utilize the lever. I don’t see the point of the other design.

 

[Long Ranger]

I had a great experience with Talley mounts, I can recommend them for anyone .

 

[Luvthunt]

I use Talley’s on my 375 416 Rigby and 458 Lott. All have the lever and I backup the 458 with a RMR red dot, the 416 with a NECG peep. Works great for me.

 

[Tokoloshe Safaris]

Great rings and mounts. I have only had one problem one of our clients somehow knocked one of the levers loose causing him to miss a shot on a hyena. He did manage to get another that evening.
We will be trying a Leica Thermal image clip on. I am interested in seeing if the rings will hold secure with the added weight.

 

[Red Leg]

Great rings and mounts. I have only had one problem one of our clients somehow knocked one of the levers loose causing him to miss a shot on a hyena. He did manage to get another that evening.
We will be trying a Leica Thermal image clip on. I am interested in seeing if the rings will hold secure with the added weight.

I have almost ordered one of the new Leica clip on imagers a couple of times. I will be very interested to hear how they do in the field. The idea of being able to use a regular rifle and scope and make it thermal equipped without mounting a whole new sighting system is very appealing.

Currently, I have an AR dedicated to that work with an ATN Thor mounted.

 

[typilotguy]

I'm an optimist by nature, but also a firm believer in Mr. Murphy and his law. That being said, many of my rifles have iron sights. While I typically use a scope, I like having the reassurance of irons, just in case. Having irons that are not quickly and easily accessible is, in my opinion, pointless. As such, I use Talley rings on all of my rifles that have irons. I've always used the Talleys with the lever, and I LOVE THEM. As of this writing, I have them on a 7.62x39, a .308, and a .375 H&H. In addition, I've had many others in the past that wore these rings.

On the .375, I also have the Talley Peep. Only...not really issue...small qualm, I guess, with the peep is that in order to use the scope, you must remove it by means of a thumb screw. No biggie at all, but when it is removed, you must simply remember to bring it along. I have an idea to fit a grip cap with a storage compartment for it, but that's a topic for another post...

All this being said, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Although the .375 is does not have the recoil of the big bores, it is no slouch. I have yet to have these rings come loose unintentionally on this, or any of the milder chambered rifles.

I also like your notion of having two scopes for the same rifle ready to go. As you know, different situations call for different optics; it would be brilliant to have the ability to have glass suited for close in work, whether that's on account of terrain or for hunting the big, dangerous stuff, as well as one where you can stretch the legs a little more.

 

[Nevada Mike]

I like the Talley rings. I have them on a number of rifles and they have been rock solid. Their customer support is also very good.

I use the lever detachable rings on my .375 model 70. I like the levers as I am prone to misplacing things - like little gun toods, cell phones, pocket knives, etc.

 

[franzfmdavis]

I like the Talley rings. I have them on a number of rifles and they have been rock solid. Their customer support is also very good.

I use the lever detachable rings on my .375 model 70. I like the levers as I am prone to misplacing things - like little gun toods, cell phones, pocket knives, etc.

I have a rifle that came with Talley screw-lock quick detachable scope rings. Planning to install two different scopes (one in each set of rings) and have the ability to remove the scope during travel or to change scopes as needed. The screw-locks require a torque wrench to set, whereas the lever sets appear to be standalone, so I'm considering whether to retrofit the rings with the lever kit.

I would be interested in hearing your experiences with these, and why one system might be preferable to the other. Not sure that I see a downside

Troubleshooter,

I can only speak from my own experiences. Talley’s are great rings for what they are, I prefer the levers on the the rings, makes it much easier to switch scopes In the field unless you want to carry a tool, small it may be. Once you have everything tuned in so to speak, the system just works. I noticed that you were talking about using two scopes. Not sure what your desired uses are but might I offer another point of view. If you are going to have two vastly different scopes for vastly different situations that is quite understandable, however if one of the scopes will be for backup I would allocate most of the budget to acquire a high quality scope and then acquire a scope of lesser quality for the backup.
I made the mistake of acquiring two scopes exactly alike, one for backup in case the unthinkable happens. in hindsight I should have purchased a high quality unit as the primary. In all the years I have had the two scopes I have not needed the backup. I could have been using a high end scope all this time And still have a backup.

JP

This may seem like a nuanced question, but on which side do you prefer to mount the quick detach levers?

 

[JHT]

This may seem like a nuanced question, but on which side do you prefer to mount the quick detach levers?

 

[Dirtdart]

I have used them for years on rifles that I feel a backup scope could come in handy. I can't speak for anything larger than the 404J which is not a big kicker but, so far I have been pleased with them.

At one time Talley included the "levers" and "Torx screws" with their detachable rings so you could take your pick. I am in the minority but I prefer the "screw" to the levers with the understanding that I need to have the proper wrench to swap scopes.

 

[Uxas]

I ordered them once, went to install them with scope, noticed their "lightweightedness" as they seemed flimsy and like they would bend easily...immediately returned them before I finished installing the scope. Went with TPS on a rail on my heavier rifles and DNZ on my lighter rifles and havent looked back. Both of those options are leagues above Talley Lightweights IMHO. For the very minimal weight difference DNZ is a more stout setup.

Not to mention I dont like two piece scope mounts and much prefer a solid one piece mount.

 

[Nevada Mike]

I install the Talley levers on the OPPOSITE side from the bolt handle. I also have custom QD mounts on my 404J and the levers are opposite the bolt handle. I have Talley steel QD mounts on eight or nine rifles. Love them.

I would never put a rail or one piece bridge mount on a DG rifle.