Hi. I am new to the forum but have been reading posts here for a while. Ive enjoyed browsing through them. Seems like theres a wealth of knowledge here. Im getting back into handgun hunting after about a 15 year absence. I was so fanatical about hunting with muzzleloaders the past few years I abandoned all other firearms. I now have the itch again. I used to hunt with a .44 ruger redhawk and a T/C contender in .357Maximium. I killed 5 deer with the Redhawk and 3 with the T/C so Im hardly a hangun hunting expert. I recently purchased a G2 in 12" .44 mag. I found a NIB T/C 2.5x7 lighted recticle scope fro 163 bucks!!. For mounting I had some Leupold QR rings allready so I bought the matching QR base. My question is this. Ive used these rings before on muzzleloaders and have been pleased but how are they on handguns? I know the recoil is a totally different animal on these guns. Should I stick with the Quick releases as I allready have my eye on another barrel and I could move my scope around easily? Or should I go to the Leupold dovetail mounts? THANKS

I've never used the Leupold QR rings but I do prefer as much length from front to back on scope mounting as I can get, especially with the hard kickers. Warne makes an excellent QR system too by the way. I used to use the Leupold dovetail mounts but now I much prefer to get a Weaver base and then use either the Burris Zee rings or an aluminum ring (like the SSK rings) with the Weaver style base. I bought 2 sets of the alum. rings recently at a gun show and they were for Knight muzzle loaders. I think the rings were $11 & are designed for the Weaver style base.

welcome aboard,im not sure about the quick release set up.i guess as long as you remember to check it every so often it should work great!try it and let us in on how it works...jim257

Thanks Gary, I too like the Warne QR I have them on 2 inlines and the Leupolds on another. I went with the Leupolds because I allready had a set of rings. But I am definitely not adverse to trying something else if it works better. It seems that here and on another forum shooters really like the Burris Zee rings.

welcome msdh! i'm hardly an expert either, but you'll not find anyone that likes it any better.
shewwww!!!.... if i had the money....i'd be plum dangerous.

never used the quick release rings, but i've often wondered why we don't hear more from them on these tc's, since you have so many barrel options.
i usually set up each barrel with it's own scope. get's kinnda pricey.....but hey!....it's only money....and i enjoy it.
i have a leupold 3 ring mount on my 30-30AI. i like it really well.......i have a few weaver bases with 3 burris signature zee rings.......i have a tsob base by ssk on my 14" 44mag, with 3 zee rings.......and i have a couple sets of burris dual dovetails, with signature burris rings........and my favorite encore scope mount setup is on my 15" .243. it's a virgin valley weaver style base, with 3 burris signature rings.

i'd guess that the system you have will hold just fine, unless there is something else you would prefer. loctite the base....and either use friction pads inside the rings(sticky back paper label is fine)....and or lap the rings. 2 rings should hold fine, if it's done right.....i just seem to prefer 3 for the extra security, and i like the looks.

the leupold 3 ring mounts are about $35 plus shipping at www.midsouthshooterssupply.com, which is not bad for rings n all.
welcome...and post often

MSDH, Welcome to the forum! I like the Weaver style base and the Burris rings. The plastic inserts are great for not leaving marks on your scopes, especially if you move them around alot.

I took my first deer with a 357 Max. Fond memories! It's a great round. Seems like all it does anymore is a little target practice.

Welcome agoard. Pull up a chair and sit a spell, but most of all enjoy.

I have never used the QD Rings either so can not comment on them.

I too use mostly Weaver Bases, and either the Burris Zee Rings or Millett Vertical Split Rings. Lately I have been using more of the Millett Vertical Split Rings and use 3 of them on all centerfire barrels. Guess maybe I am a little like ole KYODE (perish the thought on that one) but prefer the looks of the 3 Rings and feel they add a little extra margin of security in holding everything tight.

Again welcome, and you are right there is a great bunch of Handgunners that hang around here with lots and lots of experience (providing you can sift through all of the bull at times).

Larry

larry's like me......larry's like meeee!


now thats a great lookin mount setup also. larry's modified weaver base, and 3 millet vertical split rings look good.
show him a pic larry

leupold makes some inexpensive vertical split rings. around $11 at a local wal-mart here. rifleman....i think they're called.

MSDH....WELCOME!!!!!!
Cheers,
Dave

Larry in SD- where can one get the sling studs for the Pachy grips? I have two sets on my Contenders and need to install slings. Is there any trick to it.
By the way, very nice looking pistol. How much do you gain over the Thurdy-Thurdy? Is this the same as a 30-30 Improved?
Mike

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does that make me an honorary Kentuckian from the land of Daniel Boone?

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well.....hmmmm .....maybe that makes you a "ornery Kentuckian".....er sumthin

.....and don't forget ol "Colonel Sanders"......ya know.....Kentucky fried chicken.

.....and don't forget that "smooth Ky whiskey"......er was that bourbon.. .....er maybe moonshine


oh yeah.....you see....that ol larry has the 30-30AI lookin sharp!

great post larry!

yep....i'm on a natural high too larry i get pretty goofy sometimes....but heck.....it's fun that way

i will have to admit to a couple run ins with "the shine" many years back though. i'm lucky to be here ....live n learn....live n learn

Ah KYODE you're makin me blush, Cut out the compliments or I'll start thinking someone else is posting using your name.

Larry