XLR Precision Scope Rings
When mounting a $1,000+ piece of glass on my rifles, I am very hesitant when it comes to scope rings. All I’ve known were the Vortex PMR’s (Precision Matched Rings). The Vortex rings are made by Seekins Precision and branded by Vortex. I’ve always been a fan of the old saying “You get what you pay for” because it has never steered me wrong. So it all started about a month ago when I decided to purchase a new Bushnell Elite Tactical DMR2 3.5-21x50mm. This scope is a dream to look through but it has a 34mm tube. I’ve only ever owned 30mm scopes so I was set with a decision to make. I looked at the Vortex rings and during my search I noticed that XLR Precision has started making their own rings. The XLR rings are $69.99 so with that little saying I mentioned above, I thought, why are the Vortex rings $160.00 and the XLR rings $69.99? Are they worth a crap? I started really thinking about how the guys at XLR are one of the leading rifle chassis manufacturers around. Their chassis are superb in quality and workmanship. I said “screw it, what do I have to lose. It’s only $70”. I’ll admit, I was a little nervous not knowing what to expect, no reviews whatsoever online. When the package showed up on my doorstep, I couldn’t wait to open it. The rings came in a nice plastic package, along with a torx wrench for installation. I pulled the Wheeler scope mounting kit out and began to install the rings. I mounted the bottom half of the rings on the rifle and placed the mounting kit alignment rods in the rings to see how precision matched these rings really were. They were right on point and perfectly concentric! All my fears went away after seeing this. These rings are precision quality just like the “high dollar” rings. I have about 150 rounds on these rings and they are holding my scope like a champ! XLR is on to something and I’m really digging it. This company is offering a set of rings for half the price of other companies with the same superb quality. XLR’s rings are precision machined in the United State from 6061-T6 Aluminium and 4605 steel with a matte black hard anodized finish. They are designed to fit on a 1913 picatinny rail with integrated recoil lugs to ensure a snug fit so they do not slide forward and aft as well as a flush fitting steel side plate with dual spring loaded guides. They weigh between 5.1 – 5.7 ounces depending on what size you get. The recommended torque specs for the rings are 25 inch-lbs for the top screws and 45 inch-lbs for the side plate. They come in 1 inch, 30mm and 34mm variations in medium and high profiles. I didn’t hesitate to order another set for a new rifle that is on the way. These rings are the real deal, you won’t be disappointed.
See you on the range,
Preston