Scope Mounting Question
Hello folks. I want to mount a Simmons Aetec 3.8-12X44 scope on a Remington 700. I want to retain the open sights, but with the length and tube-width of the scope, I am not sure what base/ring combo will work. I need some VERY HIGH rings. What base will I need? I may need a variety of grooves to place the rings propertly, rather than the limited number offered by two-piece bases.
Just curious if ya'll have any ideas.
Just curious if ya'll have any ideas.
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I came close to selling my favorite Win. Model 70 this weekend due to the point of impact changing every shot during a benchrest session. I had been hunting prior to this weekend and was glad I never took a shot.
Later, I found 2 screws loose - one on each ring.
Question: Should I use something like Threadlock on the ring screws?
I have Redfield rings and bases.0 -
You might try a Redfield single piece base with some "tall" Redfield or Weaver type rings. Check www.brownells.com for what they have available, or visit your local, friendly gun shop/dealer and ask for help from them.
John
A friend will post your bail. A good friend will be sitting next to you in the cell saying, "man that was fun!"0 -
If you will give brownell's a call and ask to speak to their gunsmith he can tell you what bases and rings will be best for your set-up. 1-800-741-0015. 0 -
Try Talleys. Rock solid and they will get the height you need. Worth every penny in my book. 0 -
You can use Weaver two piece bases 35 and 36. Then if needed extended rings in the see thru variety. That might work. Problem you will have wit h this is that the scope will have to sit so high to accomodate being able to see thru to the open sights that you will have to hold your head and chin way too high to get a comfortable position for a quick shot. That is why see thru mounts are not recommended by most smiths or gun shops.
God gave us all a gift. Have you found yours yet ?0 -
Please reconsider the see through mounts. Almost none are really solid, and all, as mentioned above, are so high you loose your proper position on the cheek rest, holding your head high and making repeatable aiming very difficult. In the end you will decide you wasted your money and dump them. I did.
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I agree with He Dog. "86" the idea of the see through mounts,.they are a royal P.I.T.A. You have the ability to turn your magnification down to 3.8x,..which will be sufficient for any close up shot you need to take. Buy good solid rings and bases,..and forget the rifle sights.
why chase the game when the bullet can get em from here?....
Got Balistics?0 -
High rings should work ok. Maybe even medium.
You'll hardly see the front sight thru the scope if at all. Try it.
If the problem is mainly that the scope is postioned over the rear sight,tat's easy to resolve.
Before installing the scope, sight in with the open sights.
Scribe on the rear sight base it's position, and then move it to it's lowest position so it clears the objective.
Seal, or touch up (reblue) the scribe line.
Can also scribe inside a scope cap the position, or put a note inside it.
That way if the scope gets damaged, you can remove it, and reset the rear sight. The scope will have to come off anyway, and it's not a bad idea to have a tool kit in the gun case, or carry a multi tool when hunting.
Also can used a good quick detach ring. You'll pay more, but you'll be able to do what you're wanting, and have versatility.
Always found that a few dollars well spent was worth piece of mind.
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