Hey gun guys,
I have a good friend who wants to put a new scope mounting system on his vintage 1969, model 70, chambered in 30-06. Since I'm helping him with the project, and since I haven't mounted a scope in a while, we're discussing what system to use to mount the Leupold vari-II, 2X7 scope. This scope has the same lens diameter(s) as my old M8, 4X (33mm obj. lens I believe).
Since we were considering using either the standard Leupold, adjustable one piece base and rings, or the Talley one piece integral system, we're wondering/considering which scope ring height to use; medium or low.
I have a model 700 Rem in '06 that I put a Leupold one piece base and ring system on over 10 years ago, and haven't had one problem with it, none whatsoever (using the "low" rings on it; works very well). The Talley system looks like a neat deal though, and we'd just like some input on that system. Mostly, the right ring height here for his model 70 is our concern. My buddy's old system is the "see through" type which has never really worked for him. Gotta lift your head off the stock to get a picture. Hence, he's not getting the enjoyment of confident shooting out of his old '06. Any input on this matter will be truly appreciated.
Thanks, and Merry Christmas,
reinert
I have a good friend who wants to put a new scope mounting system on his vintage 1969, model 70, chambered in 30-06. Since I'm helping him with the project, and since I haven't mounted a scope in a while, we're discussing what system to use to mount the Leupold vari-II, 2X7 scope. This scope has the same lens diameter(s) as my old M8, 4X (33mm obj. lens I believe).
Since we were considering using either the standard Leupold, adjustable one piece base and rings, or the Talley one piece integral system, we're wondering/considering which scope ring height to use; medium or low.
I have a model 700 Rem in '06 that I put a Leupold one piece base and ring system on over 10 years ago, and haven't had one problem with it, none whatsoever (using the "low" rings on it; works very well). The Talley system looks like a neat deal though, and we'd just like some input on that system. Mostly, the right ring height here for his model 70 is our concern. My buddy's old system is the "see through" type which has never really worked for him. Gotta lift your head off the stock to get a picture. Hence, he's not getting the enjoyment of confident shooting out of his old '06. Any input on this matter will be truly appreciated.
Thanks, and Merry Christmas,
reinert