I wouldn't be relying on the "more expensive rings = better fit" theory for the simple reason that a good fit relies on the scope as well as the rings.
When you have two components made by different manufacturers that are meant to fit, there is always a chance that it won't be perfect. There is also the fact that metal expands and contracts as the temp changes and different alloys can and will do that at different rates.
The design of scope rings and rails allows for this. You can make marks on scopes by over torquing with any rings.
It's one of those areas where I like to pay attention to scope manufacturers specs because they aren't all the same.
I don't have marks on any of my scopes.
i would be nice to assume that more money means someone is taking better care on each unit but.... the only air gun I have ever seen anyone complaining about the rail tolerances on is the FX Impact which I wouldn't consider to be a cheap product.
Btw, I am not suggesting that all rings are the same or anything like that. I just don't believe that Paying $60 or $80 instead of $20 - $40 gets you much more than a nicer logo in a lot of cases (for PCP rifle use).
Perhaps I just got lucky with my rings or perhaps I am more careful about not over torquing screws than some people.
One thing I would say is that I did have issues once with some $10 eBay rings from a Chinese vendor and a brand I had never heard of. I sent those back though.
When you have two components made by different manufacturers that are meant to fit, there is always a chance that it won't be perfect. There is also the fact that metal expands and contracts as the temp changes and different alloys can and will do that at different rates.
The design of scope rings and rails allows for this. You can make marks on scopes by over torquing with any rings.
It's one of those areas where I like to pay attention to scope manufacturers specs because they aren't all the same.
I don't have marks on any of my scopes.
i would be nice to assume that more money means someone is taking better care on each unit but.... the only air gun I have ever seen anyone complaining about the rail tolerances on is the FX Impact which I wouldn't consider to be a cheap product.
Btw, I am not suggesting that all rings are the same or anything like that. I just don't believe that Paying $60 or $80 instead of $20 - $40 gets you much more than a nicer logo in a lot of cases (for PCP rifle use).
Perhaps I just got lucky with my rings or perhaps I am more careful about not over torquing screws than some people.
One thing I would say is that I did have issues once with some $10 eBay rings from a Chinese vendor and a brand I had never heard of. I sent those back though.
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