The vital link between your optic and your rifle, scope rings are a critical component for accuracy and reliability. At EGW, we manufacture exceptionally strong, precision-machined scope rings to provide a rock-solid foundation for your scope. Made right here in the USA from high-grade aluminum, our rings are engineered to hold zero under the harshest conditions, ensuring your point of aim is always your point of impact.
Selecting the perfect set of rings can seem complicated, but it comes down to a few key specifications. We've designed our rings and product filters to make it easy to find the exact fit for your setup.
Unlike other brands, we control the entire manufacturing process in-house at our Quakertown, Pennsylvania facility. This commitment to quality ensures every set of EGW scope rings meets the highest standards for tolerance, fit, and finish, giving you the confidence that your optic is mounted securely and will retain zero, shot after shot.
The ring diameter must match your scope's main tube diameter. You can find this specification in your scope's manual or on the manufacturer's website. The most common sizes are 1-inch, 30mm, and 34mm. Using the wrong size will prevent the scope from being mounted securely and can damage your optic.
The goal is to mount the scope as low as possible without the objective lens (the front bell) touching the barrel. A larger objective lens (e.g., 50mm or 56mm) requires taller rings than a smaller one (e.g., 40mm). Consider your rifle's barrel contour and any iron sights you need to clear. When in doubt, it is often safer to choose a slightly taller ring to ensure adequate clearance.
For our HD Scope Rings, we recommend using a quality torque wrench to the following specifications:
Always tighten screws in an alternating, even pattern to ensure consistent pressure on the scope tube.
Lapping is the process of ensuring perfect alignment between the front and rear rings. Because EGW rings are manufactured to extremely tight tolerances, lapping is rarely necessary.
However, for ultimate precision builds or if mounting to a base that may not be perfectly true, lapping can provide an extra measure of alignment and surface contact.
