Originally Posted by
SamM
A QD mount isn't a requirement for me or anything like that. The LaRue mounts are extremely nicely and are the only QD mounts that return to zero. If I was running numerous rifles then a QD mount would make more sense. I could run it on several different rifles. A Spuhr mount will probably be what I go with. I was leaning that way. It has many features that I like, never heard anything negative about them. Leupold Mark 4 rings are on my Steyr Scout .308W rifle with a Leupold 3x9-40 Patrol. It's my go to hunting rifle. I've used these rings a lot over the years. Sometimes I fall back into what I know.
As far as glass, I'd love to have a new Schmidt & Bender or a NightForce B.E.A.S.T. Those may be out of my price range but anything is possible. I'd like to find something in the $2500 price range. That's a great deal on the Steiner but sadly my bank account has to recover before the SSG is scoped. This was an unplanned purchase. I called them to order parts and asked about the .300WM SSG. It was no longer listed on their website. I'm glad I called. Jake told me that he just saw one in the warehouse and that the rifle had been discontinued. Sure enough they had one last rifle. He had to fight with the warehouse manager to get it for me. A gunshop that couldn't pay their bill had just returned it. Jake at Steyr only charged me a couple hundred dollars more than what my Scout rifle cost me. The SSG is mainly for competition and punching paper but I might use it on groundhogs in the Summer.
Thanks for the information, fallenromeo! Wish I could get the Steiner.
SamM