mount and rings for a Savage Model 111 FNS in .30-06
 

I have picked out a scope for my rifle, I think? How about the Bushnell Trophy 3-12x56? It is $164 which is about all I can afford. Does anyone else have a suggestion for another scope of the same power under or at $150? Anyways if you approve could you please tell me what mount and rings to get. My savage is already drilled and tapped. I want the mount and rings to be outstanding quality but I want to pay $50 for both items combined. Please help a fellow hunter! I need to know. Thank you so much!!!!


Bill

56MM is big !


You are going to need high rings = need to lift you head off the stock to see through your eye piece.....................Not good.


IMO 50MM max.......................I use 44MM objective, but I'm 5'6'' - makes for good cheek weld though.

I agree with Sheridan...why such a large objective? I have nothing (on hunting rifles) over 42 mm. There are other choices besides the Bushnell Trophy. Check out the Sightron SI and SII line or the mid-range Vortex scopes.

I agree too... 56mm is like a small telescope! :wink:

I have an older Savage 110 that has a weaver base and steel rings. My Bushnell 3-9x40 looks perfect on it, and it's plenty powerful for me.

THats sort of what I thought when i saw the 56. I really wanted the 40 but the scope seemed good and it only came in that size on Amazon.

The sightron start at around $400. THat is way over my price I will pay.

How about the Bushnell Legend 4-12x40mm. It is a little over my price but it seems like a real good scope. ANybody have any comments on this one? I like 3-9 scopes but I just want a scope with a little longer range. Does it matter what kind of mount or rings I get for my rifle? Does it have to say for Savge rifles or for Bushnell scopes? Please help? Do you think a Leupold hunting quick release system? If you have any question for me please feel free to post them! Thank you!!

Can you please tell me what base and rings that you bought for your scope? Do you think the same base and rings would work for my 4-12x40 scope? THanks

Link for the scope everyone!

http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-75412...4732399&sr=1-4

Nitro,

You never said what caliber your rifle is, but no matter- use "weaver style" bases and rings (and no, they could be any brand).


Warne has a excellent product.


http://www.cabelas.com/p-0012862.shtml

Thank you so much! I may seem stupid to some of you but I just really needed some help on that. My gun is .30-06. I will be getting the 1" rings. Would you recommend low, medium, or high rings? If I get the 2 piece base and the rings will I still need a mount?

Remember this comment ?

"You are going to need high rings = need to lift you head off the stock to see through your eye piece.....................Not good."


You want to mount your scope as low as possible so you DON"T lift your head off the stock ! That's why you want the big end of the scope called the "objective" not to be TOO LARGE.

With bases and rings that's all you need to "mount" the scope, however PLEASE have someone (gunsmith) do the mounting and bore sighting for you.

Always start "sighting-in" your new set-up at 25 or 50 yards max. before you move out to 100 yards.


Don't mean to offend, if you already know all about this..............................!?!?

Thanks! No I dont know what I am talking about! HAHA!!

I have the Weaver Grand Slam rings and base on my Savage 110.

http://www.weaveroptics.com/rings_ba...slamsteel.aspx

Also, here's something that a lot of people (Savage rifle owners) don't realize at first. On the Savage 111 and older 110 models, that long action bolt and chamber is looooooooong! :s5:

You need to see how long the main tube is on a rifle scope. Bushnell scopes have pretty long main tubes and can mount on virtually any rifle with a 2 piece setup. Nikon scopes (was my first choice) are just a hair short, and you'd need to get offset rings, or a one piece base setup.

Sightron I and II level scopes are in your range. When you get up to the Big Sky series and SIII then they would be out of your suggested range. Check S.W.F.A.

Ideas for you
 

A 12x scope seems a bit overpowered for the 30.06, but if you live out west and anticipate 400+ yard shots I could see that. I have a 4X12 Bushnell Elite 3200 on my predator rifle. I find that I only use the higher power when shooting at the range because I can see the small .243 bullet holes at 100 yards. Other than that I keep in on 6 power when hunting field edges and 4 power in the woods. I haven't found a hunting need for 10-12 power scops yet.

I have a 30.06 that is scoped with a 90's model Redfield Illuminator 3X9X44 on Leupold rings and a one-piece base. I have never touched the mounts - rock solid after about 20 years of hunting deer and coyotes. (Great old scope by the way that you probably could find on ebay for less than $150.00 used).

I would advise buying the best 3X9 scope you can afford. You will need good bases and rings which you can get at most any good shooting stores. Personally I favor Talley mounts. Maybe a little more expensive but the workmenship and quality is excellent. Customer service is outstanding. FYI - I mount all my scopes myself and enjoy "light" gunsmithing work. Mounting scopes isn't hard - I find the most difficult part is getting the reticle aligned properly.

Here is what I have started using for both my muzzleloaders and hunting rifles: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...QHAAAAu8S1EA====

The Talley two piece mount is very strong and stable. The bases and bottom ring are milled from one piece of metal, thereby eliminating one of the joint compared to a traditional base/ring setup. Simple. I have these on my T/C Omega and Browning A-bolt .243.