Scope Mounting Questions???
01-14-2008 | 10:28 AM
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Fork Horn
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Scope Mounting Questions???
I just bought a new Burris fullfield II 3X9 - 40 to replace the old 4X Redfield on my Husqvarna .270. I'm using the original weaver detatchable base. The problem is that the eye bell has a greater diameter than the old scope and I need to get another 1/32 - 1/16 of an inch clearance to bring the bolt back with out scraping the bell. I'd like to do this with out changing out the mounts/bases. Is there any type of shim out there that can be used? Any suggestions?
Spud
Spud
01-14-2008 | 10:38 AM
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Typical Buck
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RE: Scope Mounting Questions???
I would NOT recommend shimming, this creates even more reason for a scope not to hold zero and come loose. I used high mounts for the burris scopes to give them that needed extra room. Weaver 4x4's highs work great for a good mount system that won't break your wallet. My opinion.
Mike
Mike
01-14-2008 | 11:22 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: Scope Mounting Questions???
Looks like I'm going to have to buy new rings. I stopped by Sportsman's Warehouse on the way home tonight and talked to them. I'm going to take my rifle in there in a few days and have the guy look at itand get me set up. I'm leaning to the Burris rings. They'll fit my weaver bases and should function the same. I also understand that they are steel and not aluminium.
Thanks for the help
Spud
Thanks for the help
Spud
01-15-2008 | 08:39 AM
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Fork Horn
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RE: Scope Mounting Questions???
Mike, I'm open to suggestions. I didn't want to spend any $$ after laying out 200 for the scope (still got a deal). It looks like decent rings are in the $20 range. Do you see a big difference in the price and quality between the weaver and the burris rings? Is there a difference in weight?
thanks again for your help.
Spud
thanks again for your help.
Spud
01-15-2008 | 09:27 AM
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RE: Scope Mounting Questions???
ORIGINAL: spuddog
Mike, I'm open to suggestions. I didn't want to spend any $$ after laying out 200 for the scope (still got a deal). It looks like decent rings are in the $20 range. Do you see a big difference in the price and quality between the weaver and the burris rings? Is there a difference in weight?
thanks again for your help.
Spud
Mike, I'm open to suggestions. I didn't want to spend any $$ after laying out 200 for the scope (still got a deal). It looks like decent rings are in the $20 range. Do you see a big difference in the price and quality between the weaver and the burris rings? Is there a difference in weight?
thanks again for your help.
Spud
01-16-2008 | 02:39 PM
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Typical Buck
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RE: Scope Mounting Questions???
ORIGINAL: spuddog
Looks like I'm going to have to buy new rings. I stopped by Sportsman's Warehouse on the way home tonight and talked to them. I'm going to take my rifle in there in a few days and have the guy look at itand get me set up. I'm leaning to the Burris rings. They'll fit my weaver bases and should function the same. I also understand that they are steel and not aluminium.
very smart choice steel bases and mounts [stay away from aluminum ]
Thanks for the help
Spud
Looks like I'm going to have to buy new rings. I stopped by Sportsman's Warehouse on the way home tonight and talked to them. I'm going to take my rifle in there in a few days and have the guy look at itand get me set up. I'm leaning to the Burris rings. They'll fit my weaver bases and should function the same. I also understand that they are steel and not aluminium.
very smart choice steel bases and mounts [stay away from aluminum ]
Thanks for the help
Spud
