The Warne Maxima mounts you see on safari hunter's rifle are IMO the strongest out there. Besides they're good looking and easy to use. I have been using them for several years now and never had any problems. When I take a shot at DG I immediately dismount the scope and stuff it in my pocket, then I'm ready for any up close encounters.

safari hunter
Have you tried flipping the levers straight up? I've tried every conceivable position and this one gets the levers away from the breach area and sort of makes them "dissappear". An added advantage is that when it's time to dismount the scope I just hook my thumb over the lever and pull back then a couple of twirls with my thumb and scope is off. Just a thought.

Geronimo