It seems that my beloved Burris Signature Zee rings are going the way of the Dodo. Looking for alternatives. They are basically all I've used for a couple decades. They are offering a new 'extreme' version but of course at a higher cost. I made these rings my go to due to them having poly inserts that fit between the optic and the metal ring. Absolutely No Mar mounting. You can also use different thicknesses and orientations to overcome barrel alignment or elevation issues. What you like? What you use? I'm used to paying roughly $50 for the Zee's. I have a couple pair of some Warne's that I have not yet mounted to anything.
Man, that's a bummer. I like those rings and used them often back when I was actively buying and setting up guns. Now I have trouble trying to find time to shoot the ones I have! The last setup I did on a 1885 .22LR I used S&K rings because they are the sleekest setup I've ever seen. The ring is split only at the bottom, and is clamped in and tightened around the scope by opposing screws in the base, so there's room for lateral adjustment, and good fit fbetween ring and scope. No elevation adjustment, though. And good folks to deal with. S&K Scope Mounts, LLC A photo I borrowed from their site, so you can get an idea (with firewood, even! LOL):
They look pretty quality. Made in oosa so that's good. I will throw them into the pile of consideration.
Yep, when I talked to them on the phone, I got the impression it was a small family-owned operation. They're made in PA by the folks that sell them.
If I do go with them I'd have to remove a factory pic rail. Not out of the question, but their proprietary mount means I paid for something I can't use. I do like these type of manufacturers. The rail I got for my 77/357 was out of a small specialty shop.
I have a set of these on... uhh... I forget which one. DNZ. US Made and quality. Might be on the 10/22 I built.
I can certainly understand that - they're certainly not interchangeable or universal. To me they're a little more of a niche application, but if you want the cleanest most compact look for a certain rifle I think these are it. I saw a photo of them on an 1895 Marlin with a compact Burris scope and was amazed by how sleek they were. Putting them on an AR, say, might not be as fitting. I was just reminded of them when you mentioned the Signature rings because these S&Ks do have some windage adjustment capability.
The Burris Signature rings are very unique with the poly inserts. They work great and are steel. I sure don’t know of any other rings that are similar. I do like Warne rings, too.
I just ordered 3 sets of the sigzee off fleabay. Got two high and 1 low set. Medium is what I normally use. Hopefully won't mess up my feng shue. There's one set in Canada ebay but shipping is like 25 bones for a 6oz package.
