Scope & Mounts
12-04-2009, 03:35 PM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Everett WA
Posts: 34
Scope & Mounts
I have a Rem 700 LSS. I'd like to mount a scope on it that would closely match the stainless steel barrel. I'm considering the Nikon Monarch in "Silver". Anyone have a suggestion as to what comes close to the finish on my Rem SS barrel? ....and Howabout the bases and rings?
Would appreciate any of your experiences in this area.
Thanks......
Would appreciate any of your experiences in this area.
Thanks......
12-04-2009, 03:40 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: West NE
Posts: 1,455
Nikon or leupold optics and accessories won't let you down. Myself, I wouldn't get too hyped about a tad clash of hue, any silver scope will look fine. Any black scope would be an attractive addition, too.
12-04-2009, 03:59 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Coralville, IA. USA
Posts: 3,802
I contemplated the same thing, and decided on black because, as any woman will tell you if you ask her, black goes with everything... except navy blue, which apparently is bad... very, VERY BAD! (Source: my wife).
With a black scope, your rifle will look something like this:
The rings are Burris Signature rings and bases in silver, which do not exactly match the rifle (they're a little too dark). My plan is to replace the rings and bases with Warne rings and bases, and they will be black.
Mike
With a black scope, your rifle will look something like this:
The rings are Burris Signature rings and bases in silver, which do not exactly match the rifle (they're a little too dark). My plan is to replace the rings and bases with Warne rings and bases, and they will be black.
Mike
12-04-2009, 06:40 PM
#6
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: IL
Posts: 6,575
I agree, just put a black on on there, also then if you ever put it on another rifle it'll look fine, or if you ever go to sell it, I think it would be easier to get rid of a black scope than a silver one.
I don't think a black scope looks bad on a stainless barrel anyway.
I don't think a black scope looks bad on a stainless barrel anyway.
12-04-2009, 06:55 PM
#7
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,679
Anyone have a suggestion as to what comes close to the finish on my Rem SS barrel?
Get a black matte scope and black matte bases and rings.
If you go with silver the scope will be much shinier than the stainless steel your rifle is made with and the rings and bases will very likely be another shade of "silver"... Leupold silver rings have a gold tint to them.
If you do decide to go against our great advice and get a silver scope then get DNZ products rings as the are made of hardened aluminum and will be very close to the color of the scope.
