I prefer the Warne system to the Talley. It is Beefier, if not as refined looking. I have used Redfield Junior and Senior mounts for years without a problem. I tried the Leupold Q-D bases and rings with the small stud, and I am not impressed.

The only mounts I have ever had trouble with are Ruger factory rings. I have had them come loose and have had several Rugers that were so off that I couldn't mount a 2X7 or 3X9 Leupold...not enough internal adjustment to compensate for the milling errors.

I mounted a 1.5X5 VXIII on my Ruger RSM with Warne Q-D rings and was happy with everything.

Of them all, I prefer claw mounts, hands down!