Length of Scope for larger caliber guns.
08-31-2009, 02:21 PM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 88
Length of Scope for larger caliber guns.
I picked up a Savage 111 .338 and went to install my spare scope but it did not fit into the scope bases. The bases were to far apart for my scope to fit properly into the rings. Do larger caliber rifles require a longer scope? My scope bases are weaver style and the groove for the scope rings are in the middle of the bases so I cant reverse my bases. Any help will appreciated.
09-01-2009, 07:57 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Clermont Florida U.S.
Posts: 4,970
Short tubed scopes on longer action rifles often times are problematic. Try some different rings that can be rotated or even extension types. Another option would be to utilize a picatinney type base that has multiple mounting slots.
09-04-2009, 05:50 PM
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: MA
Posts: 290
Agreed, I have a Savage 30-06 and I put a picatiny base and burris tactical rings. That looks sharp and it is rock solid!
