Win M70: Quick release scope mounts and rings

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I am looking for some advice on quick release mounts and rings. These will go on a Winchester Model 70 that I hope to convert to a 404 Jeffery. It is currently a 300 RUM. My plan is to put some sort of low powered (1x5 or 1x6) 30mm scope on this rifle. The gunsmith mentioned going with bigger screws (#8 vs #6, I think) on the mounts, so drilling and tapping the receiver and mounts will be required.

So I guess Leopold, Talley and Warne are the main options for Weaver style mounts and QR rings. I'd like to hear some input for anyone with an opinion on theses, pro or con.

Thanks!
 
I used Leupold kwik release mounts on both my old Interarms 375HH and my New WinchesterM70 375HH and while they don't looks near as heavy duty as other brands they have never come loose, failed or lost Zero, On my CZ 404 I use Warne Kwiks

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I am to the point now that anytime I have a need or rings or bases, I just call Talley tell them what I need and wait for it to show up a couple days later. They are extremely friendly and helpful if you call them directly.

I just topped a M70 375 with a Leica ERi, I used Talley QD rings and they work fantastic.
 
I' sold on Talley also..On my .300 Win..I don't know for sure but a gunsmith told me that Leup mounts are cast.
 
I have used Leupold on both my 375 and 416. Have had them on and off multiple times and many more are always within an inch at 100 yrs.
 
There are two styles of Leupold Quick Release rings. One fits on a Weaver style base and tightens/loosens by the lever turning a thread, basically screws into the ring to tighten a side against the base- a quick release version of the old Weaver Detach-o-mount. the other version has a beveled out notch in the pin portion of the ring into which the lever, on the base turns a cam into, to wedge the base down. I have used both styles and much prefer the latter style. One reason is that I prefer the lever on the port side of the rifle so that it doesn't interfere with loading/unloading cartridges. When on the portside, the pin style tightens by pushing the lever forward while the weaver style tightens by pushing the lever back. Recoil then causes the pin style to tighten and the weaver style to loosen. Additionally, more attention must be paid when replacing a scope with Weaver style to make sure that the engaging portion of rings is properly flush against the base. the pin style is more accommodating to sliding the pins in the holes and turning the levers.
 
Heres a better Pic of the Leupold I use
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That's the model that I prefer and am quite pleased with the set I use on a M70 458 WM.
Very simple very effective
 
Used Talley on my win 70 from 416 Rem mag to 404J
Love mine 400gr 2300fps I put a 1x4 trijjicon #4 German reticle that it in avatar.
 
On my model 70 404 conversion, we tapped out the holes to #8 as well. I used Warne QD rings and have had no problems.
 
Tally rings on custom rib on my Simson Suhl double. Keeps the scope low so that custom stock comb works for express sights and scope.
 

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Here is a photo of my Win 70 Safari Express Chambered in .375 H&H, set up with Warne bases and QD rings.
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MDF, why is the forward ring not in the base slot? The scope appears to have enough room to move it forward into the correct position.
 
MDF, why is the forward ring not in the base slot? The scope appears to have enough room to move it forward into the correct position.

The front base actually has two slots, and the ring is in the rear one. The base is slightly cantilevered. If you look carefully at the photo you can see the rear edge of the base protruding slightly past the lever. It is hard to tell from the picture, but the ring doesn't have quite enough room to go in the front slot without moving the scope forward. The scope can't move any further forward without hitting the ramp of the rear sight. It is quite secure like it is. I'd prefer to have the scope another 1/4 or 3/8 forward, but it won't work without using significantly higher rings. The height it is at works out well from a cheek weld perspective, so I am content.
 
From all the advice given, I don't think there is a wrong choice, as all of the mentioned brands are pretty good. I was actually leaning towards using Warne, but my gunsmith doing the work said he had Talley bases with #8 screws and suggested I go with Talley Quick Detachable rings. I will put a 30 mm scope on low rings, most likely

BTW, for those interested in EAW (as mentioned in the 2012 thread on this same topic), I found this: https://www.newenglandcustomgun.com/Gun_Services/Scope_Mounts.asp
The German built EAW are a thing of beauty, just real expensive!
 

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