Which is best in your opinion?

[Wild95cat]

I've always just owned shotguns & handguns.

I recently got a new Browning BAR Mark II Safari w/BOSS (made years ago in Portugal- never once taken out of box). I plan on hunting deer with it.
Just bought Maven glass (RS.1) with Warne (7214M) rings.
I don't like the look of a picatinny rail on this beautiful rifle. I'd like to go with a weaver-style base.
My 3-part question is this: I dont HAVE to go with a picatinny do I? Which base/rail would y'all use and why?

Thanks to everyone who helps out.

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[DirectDrive]

These are the rings that Browning sells. They look like Talley makes them.
Not a huge fan of the look of Talleys, but they're better than putting a pic rail on that rifle.

I like Redfield, Burris or Leupold rings for getting the job done and looking good while doing it.

Edit :
Type "Browning BAR with scope" into a Google search box.
Then choose "Images"
There you will see a multitude of BARs with various scope mounting solutions.
Then just click on whatever pic you like for more details.

 

[Member 34319]

Leupold might make a base that is more elegant looking.

 

[Wild95cat]

These are the rings that Browning sells. They look like Talley makes them.
Not a huge fan of the look of Talleys, but they're better than putting a pic rail on that rifle.
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I like Redfield, Burris or Leupold rings for getting the job done and looking good while doing it.

Edit :
Type "Browning BAR with scope" into a Google search box.
Then choose "Images"
There you will see a multitude of BARs with various scope mounting solutions.
Then just click on whatever pic you like for more details.

Thanks for your response.
I was told by a Maven rep that the Warne rings (7214M) were the go to.
Was I misled?
Should I return them and get one of the brands you mentioned or am I okay with the Warne?

 

[Member 34319]

Thanks for your response.
I was told by a Maven rep that the Warne rings (7214M) were the go to.
Was I misled?
Should I return them and get one of the brands you mentioned or am I okay with the Warne?

Warne rings are the best in my opinion. However they are 1913 based. Or at least most of what they make are.

 

[Wild95cat]

Leupold might make a base that is more elegant looking.

Will it work with the Warne rings I have?
Are the Warne rings (7214M) not okay to use? They're $125 rings.

 

[Member 34319]

Will it work with the Warne rings I have?
Are the Warne rings (7214M) not okay to use? They're $125 rings.

No. Leupold bases are proprietary to their rings.

 

[Wild95cat]

Warne rings are the best in my opinion. However they are 1913 based. Or at least most of what they make are.

Was I sold the wrong rings? Will these only work on a picatinny?

 

[DirectDrive]

Thanks for your response.
I was told by a Maven rep that the Warne rings (7214M) were the go to.
Was I misled?
Should I return them and get one of the brands you mentioned or am I okay with the Warne?

I think it's a personal preference thing.
The Warne is well-respected ring, but it needs a separate base. (Weaver type or Picatinny)
Some rings are direct mount.
People will argue one way or the other.

Do that Image Search that I recommended.

 

[Wild95cat]

I think it's a personal preference thing.
The Warne is well-respected ring, but it needs a separate base.
Some rings are direct mount.
People will argue one way or the other.

Do that Image Search that I recommended.

Id like to stay with these rings but nobody seems to know which 'separate base' they need to mount to the rifle. As long as its not a picatinny I dont really care what specific base, you know? I just need this glass mounted proper & firm.
These Warne 7214M are not direct mount

 

[Member 34319]

Was I sold the wrong rings? Will these only work on a picatinny?

The 7214 are made for a 1913 rail. They are a heavier duty type ring.


Leupold base is more elegant looking. So if cosmetics are what you are after. It might be a better fit. It looks like Leupold makes a one and two piece set for the BAR. So you have options. Then get the right height 30mm rings to go with whichever one you choose.

 

[Member 34319]

Id like to stay with these rings but nobody seems to know which 'separate base' they need to mount to the rifle. As long as its not a picatinny I dont really care what specific base, you know? I just need this glass mounted proper & firm.

If you want to stay with those rings, my recommendation would be to run a pic rail. That would be the most solid set up with those rings.

 

[Wild95cat]

If you want to stay with those rings, my recommendation would be to run a pic rail. That would be the most solid set up with those rings.

So these Warne 7214M's will not mount using ANY weaver-style base?
I just need to be 100% certain before I return them

 

[Wild95cat]

I think it's a personal preference thing.
The Warne is well-respected ring, but it needs a separate base. (Weaver type or Picatinny)
Some rings are direct mount.
People will argue one way or the other.

Do that Image Search that I recommended.

Im getting 2 different answers from 2 people.
These Warne 7214M rings WILL or will NOT work with weaver-style base?

 

[DirectDrive]

Your rings...


The 2 piece base solution for your rings...(there is a one piece as well)

 

[K-22]

I've always just owned shotguns & handguns.

I recently got a new Browning BAR Mark II Safari w/BOSS (made years ago in Portugal- never once taken out of box). I plan on hunting deer with it.
Just bought Maven glass (RS.1) with Warne (7214M) rings.
I don't like the look of a picatinny rail on this beautiful rifle. I'd like to go with a weaver-style base.
My 3-part question is this: I dont HAVE to go with a picatinny do I? Which base/rail would y'all use and why?

Thanks to everyone who helps out.

If you want to up your game, looke at Conetrol bases and rings.
First class all the way.

Best,
Gary

 

[DirectDrive]

Im getting 2 different answers from 2 people.
These Warne 7214M rings WILL or will NOT work with weaver-style base?

If you go to the Warne website you will see that they say that either type base will work with their rings.
Scope rings can be confusing because there are many choices, so take your time and pick out what is right for you.

 

[Member 34319]

So these Warne 7214M's will not mount using ANY weaver-style base?
I just need to be 100% certain before I return them

Those rings will work on a weaver base. Weaver and 1913 rail are very similar.

 

[DirectDrive]

If you want to up your game, looke at Conetrol bases and rings.
First class all the way.

Best,
Gary

If you can find them, the most elegant rings that you can lay eyes on.

 

[Wild95cat]

If you go to the Warne website you will see that they say that either type base will work with their rings.
Scope rings can be confusing because there are many choices, so take your time and pick out what is right for you.

Went to their website. Confusion.
Tried calling. Left messages with 2 depts.