3/8" Scope Bases on 6.5 mm Rifle?

KX500

January 18, 2016 09:13

Recently bought a Kimber Sporterized Mauser M96 in 6.5X55. Very cool gun, wanted one for years. However, it came with 3/8" scope bases already installed - no rings, or scope. Gun is in excellent condition - may never have been fired since Kimber reworked it. Anyway, I've never seen a 3/8" scope base or rail on a high powered rifle. Aren't the 3/8" pretty much just used on .22s?

I'm wondering if I need to switch back to normal width bases or just buy 3/8" scope rings and have at it? Anybody have any experience with 3/8" bases & rings in an application like this?

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  charliemeyer007

  January 18, 2016 09:24

  If Kimber put it on they must think its ok for the task. I don't the Swede is a heavy recoil unit.

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  rufe-snow

  January 18, 2016 11:08

  Might consider measuring them again. A common European size, is 7/16", ( over there is 11mm).
  
  If they are 3/8"? High quality steel rings, would be the way to go. 96's are heavy stout rifles. Like Charlie says. Not going to be much recoil, with light bullet 6.5 loads. Long as you don't hot rod them.

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  tsr1965

  January 18, 2016 13:52

  Most likely, if it was redone by Kimber, and is of the usual high quality their workmanship exhibits, they are Talley bases. A lot of custom/semi-custom manufacturer's use Talley bases a lot. Cooper is one of them. They are strong as an ox, and lighter in weight, and very high quality. Expect to pay in excess of $100.oo for a set of Talley rings. They are well worth it.
  
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