my first 50 mm scope--do i need any special rings/bases?
04-19-2005, 02:03 PM
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Fork Horn
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my first 50 mm scope--do i need any special rings/bases?
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
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04-19-2005, 02:23 PM
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RE: my first 50 mm scope--do i need any special rings/bases?
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.
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.
04-19-2005, 02:52 PM
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RE: my first 50 mm scope--do i need any special rings/bases?
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
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RE: my first 50 mm scope--do i need any special rings/bases?
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.
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
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RE: my first 50 mm scope--do i need any special rings/bases?
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.
04-19-2005, 04:07 PM
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RE: my first 50 mm scope--do i need any special rings/bases?
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.
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.
04-19-2005, 05:24 PM
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RE: my first 50 mm scope--do i need any special rings/bases?
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.