my first 50 mm scope--do i need any special rings/bases?

o2bebowhunting · 04-19-2005, 02:03 PM

i just ordered a zeiss conquest 3-9 x 50. it will be replacing a older(20 yrs) leupold scope 3x9 x33. will i need different rings? thanks in advance.

john

04-19-2005, 02:09 PM

Yes, most likely, you will have to get "High" rings.

o2bebowhunting · 04-19-2005, 02:15 PM

"high" rings? pls explain. as you can tell- i dont know much about this. so try not to laugh too hard..

john

04-19-2005, 02:23 PM

Well, I am not sure of you current ring hieght or bases. But what I recommend is a set of Leupold standard bases and "High" rings. Go to http://www.leupold.com/resources/Mou...rt/default.asp
and pick the Leupold VXII 3-9X50mm or VXIII 3.5-10X50mm and your gun. I know the ziess and leupold are a tad different, but it would be a good substitute. They will tell you the proper ring part number and height.

o2bebowhunting · 04-19-2005, 02:35 PM

thanks for the fast response. do you happen to know if i will need only zeiss rings? or will other rings(leuopold) work?

renfrowridge · 04-19-2005, 02:52 PM

Leuopold rings will work just make sure that they are steel ring not alum. On all of my scope they are 50mm I use a mid high rings they leave about .25 clearance from the barrel any rings and bases will work. just my 2 cents

04-19-2005, 02:53 PM

I like Leupold for hunting rifles. I do like sako rings on sako's however.

Leupold will work fine. They are very easy to find, and come in about any combo you want. I also find them good quality and thier screws don't back out easily. Ziess are hard to get ahold of and expensive.

04-19-2005, 02:55 PM

And also its not uncommon that I will thing a scope is too high and go back and get a set of Mediums and try them and have plenty of space. So you might not get it right the first time but you should.

SWAMPMAN · 04-19-2005, 04:07 PM

O2bebowhunting,
In my experience with leupold rings, you normally don't have to use the highs unless you have a 56mm scope. mediums are usually fine for a 50mm. It really depends on the rifle.

trailer · 04-19-2005, 05:24 PM

Come on bigcountry, ever since you got that Sako you"™ve been a converted man to Sako rifles. Oops why did I go and say that !! I also like my Sako rings.