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alpha0815 InFiDeL Joined Aug 2012 Posts 11374 EE 100% (124) LA, USA	Posted: 1/3/2024 5:54:11 PM EDT Switching things around on the AI 6.5 Creedmoor and need a set of 34mm 1.00" rings. Trying to decide between Badger 306-140 in 6061 aluminum or NF A223 X-Treme Duty in 7075. Is this splitting hairs? I'll be replacing some old Badger steel rings.
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Cajun_Redneck “Just harmless fun”-Apocalypto- Joined Jul 2010 Posts 8560 EE 100% (24) LA, USA	Posted: 1/3/2024 6:17:30 PM EDT [#1] I have the 6 screw NF. Them mugs seem a bit overkill. But who doesn’t like overkill

KILLERB6 Member Joined Jan 2002 Posts 66147 EE 100% (6) USA	Posted: 1/3/2024 7:14:08 PM EDT [#2] If you plan to mount anything else (offset RDS, anti-cant, cosine indicator, etc.) on your rifle, the Badger Ord Condition Ones are pretty slick.
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Posted: 1/3/2024 7:20:43 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By KILLERB6:
If you plan to mount anything else (offset RDS, anti-cant, cosine indicator, etc.) on your rifle, the Badger Ord Condition Ones are pretty slick.

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They are, I own two them on my AR's. However, this is just my precision bolt-rifle and don't plan on any red dots or attachments. I have an Accuracy 1st scope level already and that's all it will see.

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Rob01 Member Joined Feb 2002 Posts 12564 EE 100% (19) NC, USA	Posted: 1/3/2024 8:19:15 PM EDT [#4] Get some Seekins Precision rings. Have used them for almost 20 years and never let me down in my match rifles. They also match the Precision Matched rings for Vortex so the same ring with a different stamp.

nvcdl Member Joined Feb 2001 Posts 3994 EE 100% (9) VA, USA	Posted: 1/3/2024 8:24:07 PM EDT [#5] The only set of Badger rings I ever owned broke during installation - defective steel.

50-140 Member Joined Jul 2006 Posts 28122 EE 100% (16) ID, USA	Posted: 1/3/2024 10:46:41 PM EDT [#6] Near scope rings I've used them twice on my precision rifles and am very happy with them, Seekins Precision is another very good option.
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alpha0815 InFiDeL Joined Aug 2012 Posts 11376 EE 100% (124) LA, USA	Posted: 1/4/2024 11:28:18 AM EDT [#7] Quote History Originally Posted By nvcdl: The only set of Badger rings I ever owned broke during installation - defective steel. View Quote You "broke" a set of Badger steel rings during installation? That's pretty special dude.
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nvcdl Member Joined Feb 2001 Posts 3995 EE 100% (9) VA, USA	Posted: 1/4/2024 2:16:37 PM EDT [Last Edit: nvcdl] [#8] Quote History Originally Posted By alpha0815: You "broke" a set of Badger steel rings during installation? That's pretty special dude. View Quote I was really surprised - didn't over torque them - one of their beefy tactical rings cracked like pot metal when tightened down. This was back over 20 years ago.

Millennial Joined Aug 2007 Posts 21365 EE 100% (103) OH, USA	Posted: 1/4/2024 2:44:01 PM EDT [#9] You can get 34mm Vortex/Seekins PMR rings for like $80

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Posted: 1/4/2024 3:04:22 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Rob01:
Get some Seekins Precision rings. Have used them for almost 20 years and never let me down in my match rifles. They also match the Precision Matched rings for Vortex so the same ring with a different stamp.

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interesting if that's true. I bought the Vortex rings and like them. Working well so far on my 6.5cr and the price was fantastic.

Rob01 Member Joined Feb 2002 Posts 12566 EE 100% (19) NC, USA	Posted: 1/4/2024 3:12:12 PM EDT [#11] Quote History Originally Posted By DV8EDD: interesting if that's true. I bought the Vortex rings and like them. Working well so far on my 6.5cr and the price was fantastic. View Quote It is true but only the PM rings. Not the cheaper Pros or others. Seekins also makes they high end cantilever mount as well.

LoadedDrum Member Joined Dec 2004 Posts 17839 EE 100% (81) USA	Posted: 1/8/2024 7:28:18 PM EDT [#12] Quote History Originally Posted By Millennial: You can get 34mm Vortex/Seekins PMR rings for like $80 View Quote Link please? I need a set.
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ark-and-spark Team Member Joined Jun 2001 Posts 7464 EE 100% (628) OK, USA	Posted: 1/8/2024 7:40:05 PM EDT [#13] Nightforce

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Originally Posted By LoadedDrum:

Link please?

I need a set.

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www.used.com

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I have badger, vortex pmr (seekins), and seekins branded rings. They’re all really good, I’d say it’s splitting hairs. Neither will let you down.

It’s easier to find the vortex/seekins used for <$100. I have about 4 pair and I really like them.