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Old 12-01-2014, 02:25 PM
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For a Vanguard s2 3006, what ring height for weaver style bases for a 4 12x40 Nikon prostaff bdc ?
( low as I can without touching barrel )
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Old 12-01-2014, 02:50 PM
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lows may work, but gonna say med. to be sure, my rule of thumb
32mm-----low
44 mm ----med
50+mm----high
some 40's will work with some low rings, some won't
a little space between the scope and barrel won't hurt a thing, nor will it effect accuracy as long as you have a good cheekweld on the stock
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Old 12-01-2014, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Ridge Runner
lows may work, but gonna say med. to be sure, my rule of thumb
32mm-----low
44 mm ----med
50+mm----high
some 40's will work with some low rings, some won't
a little space between the scope and barrel won't hurt a thing, nor will it effect accuracy as long as you have a good cheekweld on the stock
RR
Thanks Ridge Runner !
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Old 12-01-2014, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by White Oak 06
Thanks Ridge Runner !
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Not that much more to say.............

Pretty straight forward !!!
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Old 12-02-2014, 03:21 PM
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Yep!!! That was a great reply!
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