I have a Remington 700 LTR in 308 (20 inch fluted factory barrel). I had a precision rifle shooting friend help me mount the scope. We used a beefy picatinny rail base and steel TPS rings.
I want to use that Rem 700 LTR 308 as a hunting rifle now versus a "precision rifle". I have read great reviews for Talley lightweight rings. I wonder why "we" put such beefy (heavy) rings and bases on rifles to begin with?