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Old 01-17-2010, 06:14 PM   #1
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Wanting to have a custom rifle built off of a Rem. 700 action.

I also typically prefer Leupold low rings.

Going to use a Leupold VX-III 3.5-10X40

I know the 40mm. objective will clear the barrel, but should I expect the 90 degree bolt throw to contact the eyepiece of the scope when the bolt is raised?
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Old 01-17-2010, 07:00 PM   #2
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Yes,I was going to use low rings,but when i cycled the bolt it scraped the side of the scope.Ordered med height rings,works like a charm.rem 700 243
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Old 01-18-2010, 04:57 AM   #3
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Most likely you will, I'd suggest Medium rings to play it safe.
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Old 01-18-2010, 11:37 AM   #5
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No problems for me either...................
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Old 01-18-2010, 12:48 PM   #6
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It depends on the stock you choose, lows might be to low if you get a higher comb stock...I had to use mediums with a B&C thumbhole stock to be comfy and highs would actually be a little better when using ear muffs...lows were miserable...
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Old 01-18-2010, 01:14 PM   #7
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I personally don't believe the 40mm will clear the barrel unless you push it way far forward. But I know for a fact, the bolt will not contact the scope
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I'm using medium weaver rings on my 700 SPS.I have a nikon buuckmaster 3x9 40mm. It barely clears the scope,but I like my scope mounted as low as possible.
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Old 01-18-2010, 02:58 PM   #9
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the 40mm objective will clear the barrel.....possibly because I mount my scopes a tad further forward than average.
I mount them as far forward as possible where I still get a full field of view when at full magnification. It also gives me a little mental comfort when shooting heavy recoiling rifles that I wont get caught over the eye with the scope.
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Old 01-18-2010, 05:38 PM   #10
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the 40mm objective will clear the barrel.....possibly because I mount my scopes a tad further forward than average.
I mount them as far forward as possible where I still get a full field of view when at full magnification. It also gives me a little mental comfort when shooting heavy recoiling rifles that I wont get caught over the eye with the scope.
Maybe, but does your cheek weld correctly? I mean for me, low would be too low with a monte carlo type stock.
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