You can spend all kinds of crazy money on top quality scopes and rings. Do we all need top of the line name branded products? NO (Just don't go low end.) I have a 4.5 X 14 Burris scope with Warne quick detachable rings on a Yankee Hill riser set. You might want to look at WARNE TACTICAL SCOPE RINGS MAXIMA 1" AR-15 FLAT TOP ULTRA-HIGH around $60.00 online If this is for competition, military or police use then (YES) I would go high end all day every day.