Arnold Jewell Live Center Rings

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Anyone know where I could find a pair of Jewell live center rings? and how much they are going for? Thanks
 
I think that is a reasonable price. As I remember when I bought a couple of sets new they were in the $100 neighborhood back then. I still have a 4 screw set I'll sell for $150. Send a PM if interested.
Dave
 
I would agree

burtona said:
I think that is a reasonable price. As I remember when I bought a couple of sets new they were in the $100 neighborhood back then. I still have a 4 screw set I'll sell for $150. Send a PM if interested.
Dave
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$150 is reasonable. My set was a bit over $100 shipped 10 years ago. They aren't made anymore.
 
I'm pretty sure that the 1" rings were the only ones made with the live centers. The 30 mm rings didn't have it. Probably shouldn't be too hard to find a set that someone isn't using since 30mm scopes have just about taken over on short range benchrest rifles. It was a pretty wild looking setup that Arnold had when he introduced the live center rings. Couldn't get a pair of bases more out of line and be able to mount a scope with any other set of rings.
 
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I have a couple of sets of Arnold Jewell 1 inch. live center rings . And would sell one set only, 99.8% good condition. $150.00 to your door.

Chet
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Does some body have a link to a picture of a set? Ive never seen a set of these rings and am curious.
 
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Arnold was the first person to develop a set of rings with the live insert. Burris came out with a set with plastic inserts that work on the same principle a few years after Arnold's.
 
Thank you Boyd!!! They are nice looking rings, it is a shame that the inventor isn't making the big money or at least a cut of what Burris is making on the rings they sell. I use the Burris rings almost exclusively and they work great. Sako Opti Loks also have a nylon insert but it's so thin I don't see it being an advantage other than keeping ring marks off the scope.
 
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I little side story:
I was at the Shot Show when Burris introduced their Pos-Align rings, and attended their event sitting across a table from Jim Carmichael, who I have to say made a tremendous impression on me. The fellow at the podium said that he had gotten the idea while working on a center support and bearing of a two piece pickup drive shaft, which made me smile a bit since I was well aware of the Jewel rings and was pretty sure that they had to be. Not too long after that I called Arnold and asked him how he felt about their stealing his idea. He laughed, and explained that no one could patent the idea because there was an old patent that had expired before he came out with his. For those that like this system, Burris has recently come out with a new tactical version with dual steel clamps, and are available up through 34mm, with offset inserts extending to +- .020. For the guys that shoot long range having this degree of offset available will, I think be quite welcome. While the loose clamps are steel, the rest of the ring is aluminum, except of course the inserts. List prices range from $108- $156.
 
My friend that got me shooting long range, bought a set of the new tactical rings and the fit between the cap and the bottom of the ring fit so bad that they would not tighten up enough to hold the scope still. I use the steel ones on near everything and love them. When I bought my 6PPC it had a pair of modified Ruger rings on it. When I mounted the 36 power Leupold, I called Mr Hall (the maker of the action) to buy a set of proper rings. He told me if weight wasn't a concern to use the Burrs signature Z rings they were bullet proof. Ive used them ever since.
 
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