1-Inch Scope Rings

1-Inch Scope Rings for Hunting, Rimfire, and Classic Rifles

Shop American-made 1-inch scope rings for traditional hunting optics, rimfire scopes, shotguns, and classic rifle setups. Choose our flagship Keystone rings or the streamlined Practical series, with multiple heights available for Picatinny and Weaver-style rails.

Choose Your 1-Inch Scope Ring Series

Flagship Series

EGW Keystone Scope Rings

CNC machined in Pennsylvania from 6061 aluminum with a squared recoil lug designed to fit Picatinny and Weaver-style rail slots. Available in three heights for hunting, precision, and tall rifle configurations.

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Streamlined Series

EGW Practical Scope Rings

Lightweight 6061 aluminum rings offering secure mounting in a streamlined design. Practical rings work with Picatinny and Weaver-style rails and are available in low and high configurations.

Not sure which height you need? Use the EGW Scope Ring Height Guide →

How to Choose 1-Inch Scope Rings

First, confirm that your scope has a 1-inch main tube. The advertised objective size does not determine the ring diameter. A scope with a 40mm, 44mm, or 50mm objective may still use a 1-inch main tube.

1. Choose Your Ring Series

  • Keystone Scope Rings: EGW's flagship lightweight ring series. Keystone rings are CNC machined from 6061 aluminum and use a squared recoil lug designed to fit Picatinny and Weaver-style rail slots.
  • Practical Scope Rings: A streamlined and cost-effective option for hunting rifles, rimfire rifles, slug guns, and other general-purpose setups. The Weaver-style mounting design also works with Picatinny rails.

2. Choose the Correct Ring Height

EGW measures ring height from the top of the mounting rail to the centerline of the scope tube. Low, medium, and high are not universal measurements across different manufacturers, so compare the actual listed height instead of relying only on the height name.

Keystone Height Recommended Starting Point Shop
.850" Low Lower hunting, sporting, and rimfire configurations with smaller objective bells View Low
.990" Medium Larger objective bells, heavier barrel contours, or setups requiring additional clearance View Medium
1.275" High Tall rifle configurations, chassis systems, or some AR-style platforms View High
Important: Objective lens size alone cannot guarantee clearance. The outside diameter of the objective bell, rail height, barrel contour, lens caps, and rifle configuration all affect the required ring height.

Use the EGW Scope Ring Height Guide →

Why Choose EGW 1-Inch Scope Rings?

EGW 1-inch rings are precision machined in the USA to provide consistent scope-tube contact and secure clamping. Multiple series and measured heights allow shooters to build a mounting system around the specific requirements of their optic, rail, barrel, and shooting position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will 1-inch rings fit a 30mm scope?

No. The ring diameter must match the scope's main tube diameter. A 30mm scope requires 30mm rings.

Should I mount my scope as low as possible?

Generally, choose the lowest height that provides safe clearance and a comfortable, repeatable cheek weld. Also confirm clearance around the barrel, action, bolt handle, and any lens caps.

Do Keystone rings fit Weaver rails?

Yes. EGW Keystone rings use a squared recoil lug designed to fit both Picatinny and Weaver-style rail slots.

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