Gentlemen: I need help.
I recently purchased a Winchester Model 70 in 375 H&H. It came with quick-detach German claw mounts and rings, which I had never heard of. I didn’t know what I was getting. I’ve learned that they are prohibitively expensive, and awesome! And I’ve learned that they are custom fitted to the scope. It didn’t come with the scope. So, I’m venturing to find something that fits. The rear ring is 30 mm. The front ring is 50mm. So, what I’ve been told, is that I’m looking for a 42 or 44mm objective lens. None of my domestic scope’s fit because: (see picture) Oops. Looks like the picture is not uploading. How do I do that?
The front ring is mounted about 1.25 to 1.50” forward of the normal mounting location, where you can see was tapped at the factory. That ring captures the objective bell. Most domestic scopes I see have very little real estate for that use. A few European scopes I’ve seen have longer objective tubes. One scope I’m looking at online is the ZEISS Conquest V4 4-16x44. (I suggest this just for example.) That scope is 14” long. I like my scopes about 12 to 12.5” from the butt stock. That keeps the eyepiece safely away from my eye. A 14” scope pushes the eyepiece to 10”.
Or does it?
Does anyone have any experience with this situation, or are aware of shorter scopes with otherwise appropriate dimensions?
Thank you for your attention.
I recently purchased a Winchester Model 70 in 375 H&H. It came with quick-detach German claw mounts and rings, which I had never heard of. I didn’t know what I was getting. I’ve learned that they are prohibitively expensive, and awesome! And I’ve learned that they are custom fitted to the scope. It didn’t come with the scope. So, I’m venturing to find something that fits. The rear ring is 30 mm. The front ring is 50mm. So, what I’ve been told, is that I’m looking for a 42 or 44mm objective lens. None of my domestic scope’s fit because: (see picture) Oops. Looks like the picture is not uploading. How do I do that?
The front ring is mounted about 1.25 to 1.50” forward of the normal mounting location, where you can see was tapped at the factory. That ring captures the objective bell. Most domestic scopes I see have very little real estate for that use. A few European scopes I’ve seen have longer objective tubes. One scope I’m looking at online is the ZEISS Conquest V4 4-16x44. (I suggest this just for example.) That scope is 14” long. I like my scopes about 12 to 12.5” from the butt stock. That keeps the eyepiece safely away from my eye. A 14” scope pushes the eyepiece to 10”.
Or does it?
Does anyone have any experience with this situation, or are aware of shorter scopes with otherwise appropriate dimensions?
Thank you for your attention.