The 5 Best optic Rings (2023 reviews)

The brand-new Pro Series scope rings are the perfect tool to pair with your precision scope. The Pro Series rings combine rock-solid reliability and strength with high quality machining to ensure ultimate accuracy and consistency. Streamlined, lightweight and durable, these rings use four T-25 Torx-style socket cap screws for secure mounting. These are available in multiple heights to fit virtually any combination with torque specs laser engraved on the ring.

The Seekins branded rings have a cool logo etched in, but they cost more making the Vortex branded rings an exceptional value. It will be secure when tightened with a torque driver to the recommended inch/pounds.

Why We Like This:

Fits weaver and pica tinny rails
Torque specs laser engraved on the rings
New and hot release

Best Runner Up: Vortex optic ring

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Streamlined, strong and durable, the pro rings use four t-15 torx style socket cap screws for secure mounting of your riflescope. It is good for aluminum construction. It removes the issue of having to try to perfectly balance out the clamping on each side by using a different clamp system.

This unique design permits easy mounting and the rings can remain on your scope when detached from the base. The rings hold the scope perfectly while tightening the top screws. It is easy to adjust the scope in the rings prior to tightening everything down. It comes with an a2 front sight post that these rings will not get you high enough to see over the post.

Why We Like This:

Hassle, no registration, no fuss of any kind
Very solid rings for your vortex optics 1" tube scope
Made leveling the optic a breeze

Best For precision rifles: Athlon optics optic ring

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Athlon Precision Rings are made in the USA from High Strength Aluminum Alloy. It is designed for precision rifles including magnum calibers. A scalloped profile increases surface area in the rings flex points while reducing mass, ensuring these rings will hold your scope tight.

Aircraft Grade Aluminum provide extra strength and durability to handle the toughest terrain and offers lifetime of use. It offers lifetime of use plus made in the usa from high strength aluminum alloy. Increased area across the flex point of the rings increases mating surface contact ensuring a no-slip lap free design.

Why We Like This:

The optimum balance of weight savings and retention
Good brand reputation

Best premium: Nightforce optic ring

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Nightforce optic ring is the epitome of what a great ring should be. Nightforce Rings, Mounts, Bases, and Accessories are designed and built to Nightforce's demanding standards of precision for those looking to maximize the performance of their scope. It provides strength well beyond that normally found in lightweight rings. It is designed to never reach its fatigue limit or establish a memory, even if the setting is unchanged for long periods of time.

The NXS titanium spring has been optimized for a lifetime of performance, designed to never reach its fatigue limit or establish a memory, even if the setting is unchanged for long periods of time. These are two to three times thicker than other scopes. This means less overall stress, greater thermal stability, a consistent zero and a virtually impervious shield for the precision optics within. It fits perfectly well beyond that normally found in lightweight rings.

Why We Like This:

Clean all mating surfaces thoroughly before mounting
Not worry about things moving or breaking later
Approved for use under the heaviest of recoil conditions

Best Feature: Easy To install: Burris optic ring

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The burris optic ring might be a relatively new release, but it's still nothing short of impressive this year. These Burris rings are by far the best quality scope rings you can buy for your rifle. They work like a 20 moa base for long distance shooting. It fits perfectly, installs easily and also comes in a really nice case, with in depth instructions. The XTR Signature easily attaches to picatinny bases and there’s an amazing amount of adjustment possible.

These are great to add elevation or to center a scope to gain full use of the elevation in the scope. There is no need for tapered bases or shimming for thousand-yard shooting with these mount rings. The fit and finish is excellent and the "signature" design is really nice. The concept is great if you want to dial in or get more MOA out of your scope.

Why We Like This:

Good solution for long distance shooting
Rock solid and was able to install in half hour
Perfect alignment & no scope marks
Feels very sturdy and the shims work well