I haven't used them but no reason to think they aren't more than sufficient. They use the weaver style system, one of the strongest systems around if not the strongest. The Ruger American includes a set of weaver style bases on their new rifles which is a good choice for most shooters. I usually get the Burris Zee rings for my Weaver mounts, but I still think with the Leupold rifleman rings you can rest easy.

I do think if you check you will find the riflemen rings may be aluminum (unlike the Burris rings I mentioned) which will limit how much you can torque the ring screws without stripping, but again, I highly doubt this will cause you problems. Others may chime in with a different opinion but I think you will be fine.

 

Thanks.

 

They're decent rings.

 

I know they're only $20, but they are made by Leupold here in America.

I don't see the need to drop $80 or more for rings if these are sufficient to hold zero.

I didn't know what the general consensus about them was. I don't like to skimp on quality, but these have a better fit and feel than some of my more expensive one piece mounts.

 

Personally, I wouldn't use these rifleman rings, as I must have confidence in something I buy, and for that I prefer steel over aluminum, and steel rings with matching Leupold steel bases that screw into the receiver.

You're talking about the stout recoil of a 308 and a 30-06, and NOT a .22 or a .223. My time and ammo at the range is worth something to me, and I like to know when I install my rings and scopes properly, everything is firmly locked into place. But, I'm pretty orthodox about these things because I demand accuracy and uniform groups, and so always use lapping bars on my rings for the best grip on my scope (and to avoid scratching my expensive scope too), and, I prefer Leupold Dual Dove rings on both the front and back. This way, if I have problems keeping tight groups, I know it ain't the rings!. LOL. But, I'd still glady accept the standard Leupold steel standard dovetail front ring and steel windage back ring set over the budget "Rifeleman" rings. There's nothing more time consuming and annoying to me then having to jack around taking scopes and rings on and off a rifle because I can't be sure if they're doing the job properly. What do they say?...."Spend a little more now and cry less later".

 

I have those $20 rings. Do I like them? NO. Do they work? Yes, but they turn the scope when tightening so it takes time and patients to get it right. They sit unused in a drawer now.

Spent the $100+ on Leupold's better rings which I'm VERY Happy with and TRUST.

 

I have them on my benelli semi auto .300 win mag. The scope has not budged after a few years and a hundred + rounds. 30mm Leupold vx-6 scope. I have them on my kids .30-06 and .308 too. All 30mm scope tube version though.

 

With scope rings who does the installation and how well they are installed is pretty important.

An inexpensive set of rings like the Leupold Rifleman will certainly work but I would want to make sure I've torqued the screws to spec using a proper torque wrench and probably want to lap the rings to ensure straightness and minimize stress points on a lower quality scope which already has enough things working against it. A little light thread locker on the screws to prevent backing out as well. I like to coat the inside of my scope rings with a little powdered pine resin (like they use in baseball) for just a little extra grip as well. But that's just me.

My favorite rings are Talley's

 

With scope rings who does the installation and how well they are installed is pretty important.

An inexpensive set of rings like the Leupold Rifleman will certainly work but I would want to make sure I've torqued the screws to spec using a proper torque wrench and probably want to lap the rings to ensure straightness and minimize stress points on a lower quality scope which already has enough things working against it. A little light thread locker on the screws to prevent backing out as well. I like to coat the inside of my scope rings with a little powdered pine resin (like they use in baseball) for just a little extra grip as well. But that's just me.

My favorite rings are Talley's

I didn't lap these, but since these are aluminum a lap job would be fairly quick and simple. The resin idea sounds practical with aluminum to seal the bare metal after lapping.

Torqued mine to 12-14 in-lbs (base screws & ring screws) with my "Fat Wrench" lol.

Hopefully that will suffice. And to correct my statement above about these Leupold rings being made in America, they're not. Made in Singapore.