Rings are where a scope meets a rifle, and getting them right is the difference between an optic that holds zero and one that fights you. Browse options in scope mounts and rings.
1. Match the tube diameter
Rings must match your scope's main-tube diameter exactly — 1 inch, 30mm or 34mm. Check the scope spec, not the objective size, and buy rings in that diameter.
2. Choose the right height
Ring height must let the objective bell (and lens caps) clear the barrel and handguard, while keeping the scope low enough for a solid cheek weld. On bolt rifles, go as low as clearance allows. On AR-pattern rifles, a taller one-piece mount usually lines the optical axis up with your eye — see the scope mounting guide.
3. One-piece vs two-piece
A one-piece cantilever mount is the standard for LPVOs and AR rifles — rigid and correctly positioned. Two-piece rings save weight on hunting rifles and can allow more flexible spacing. Either works if it is quality-made and correctly torqued.
4. Canted bases for long range
Serious long-range shooters use a base with built-in MOA or MIL cant (commonly 20 MOA) to gain elevation travel for far targets. Skip it for general use; add it when you dial for distance.
Once your rings are chosen, install and level carefully — the full process is in the mounting guide.
