Finding scope rings, Update

[kmw1954]

So a while back I posted a thread looking for help with scope rings for a new scope on my Savage Model 10 223. The new scope was an Athlon 8-34X56 with a 30mm tube.

Right after I receive the scope I was able to quickly run to Wal-Mart and get a pair of inexpensive Weaver 30mm Classic High rings, (I think they were $15.00) which served the purpose of seeing how they fit and get some actual measurements I could visualize. They were REALLY High once on the gun but I was able to shoot it with them it was just uncomfortable.

One of the guys I work with at the range had another set of 30mm rings that were .10" shorter so we but them on. Original were .600" high and the replacement were .500". Better but still high. So after more research and study with math I looked at the Medium Warne Maxima and the Weaver Tactical which are .375" and .370" respectably so I went with the Warne.

The arrived today and I was able to put them on and they fit like they were made for this. So after 2 other sets I have arrived at a happy place. It has been a frustrating exercise at times.

Now even Warne website tells me I should be using the High #215 rings which measure .525" with this 56mm objective scope and not the #214 which is what I have.

 

[Skylerbone]

Always more to consider. Likely Warne arrived at a generic recommendation based on worst-case scenario of a bull barrel or large barrel nut located under the objective.

Glad you got it worked out and chose an excellent set of rings.

 

[kmw1954]

I'm beginning to believe that manf. recommendations are all thinking straight rail AR type guns. Nor really bolt guns with a tapered barrel.

 

[BigBL87]

I'm beginning to believe that manf. recommendations are all thinking straight rail AR type guns. Nor really bolt guns with a tapered barrel.

Likely true. Makes sense, somebody is alot less likely to return mounts/rings that are a little high than they are ones that are too low and can't mount the scope period. Like Skylerbone said, they assume worst case scenario.

 

[greyling22]

I keep a cheap set of high rings that i mount a scope with first, then measure how much too high the scope is. and only then buy good rings. When I look at all the other specialized tools I have, a $15 set of demo rings is fairly affordable,and certainly useful.

 

[kmw1954]

Agreed, and now I have a set of 1" and 30mm rings to keep for that purpose.

Now I hope to get out tomorrow and shoot this some more. Bore sighted again and the windage looks excellent and the elevation might be a tad low. I'm thinking about 2 inches.

 

[cdb1]

Many if not most ring manufacturers recommend medium rings for scopes with 40 mm objectives and highs for 50 mm objectives. I’ve found that fairly often low rings will work with 40’s and mediums with 50’s.

 

[kmw1954]

Many if not most ring manufacturers recommend medium rings for scopes with 40 mm objectives and highs for 50 mm objectives. I’ve found that fairly often low rings will work with 40’s and mediums with 50’s.

This Athlon scope is huge. 56mm objective that is actually 67mm across including the flip covers. It is also quite long. Original rings

 

[cdb1]

This Athlon scope is huge. 56mm objective that is actually 67mm across including the flip covers. It is also quite long. Original rings
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I wasn’t doubting you, and the flip side happens too, some 40 mm objective scopes need high rings and 50 mm take extra highs. I also could have gone back and looked to see what your scope measurements are before I made my last post.

 

[lightman]

Finding the correct rings can be a challenge. I just went through this myself. Every place that I checked with was out of the two brands and sizes that I wanted. I finally found a set last night at a place called Triade Tactical.

I have always used Redfield or Leupold standard rings on my hunting rifles. They are usually easy enough to find and cheap enough to buy more than one size. But I use heavier stuff like Nightforce or Badger on my varmint rifles with their bigger heavier scopes.

 

[Skylerbone]

Nikon 3-9x40 with caps mounted to a Savage Axis with Burris Zee Low rings. Only point of interference is the bolt handle which, because the bolt runs so loosely in the races, can touch the side of the occular bell. I chose to stick with the set-up as my 12 year old requires it for proper cheek weld even with a comb riser.

Seldom are there guarantees with scope rings as our resident mounting champion, cdb1 has pointed out. Serendipitous moments are always a win, though often requiring numerous attempts with different heights.

 

[kmw1954]

Skylerbone, the guy that owned my Axis before me put an aftermarket bolt handle on it so it wouldn't interfere with the scope. I will try and get a picture for you later.

 

[kmw1954]

Maybe not the best picture to show the bolt handle but I could take more if needed.