Scope Mounting Recommendations???

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Guyon

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I'm putting a scope on my new Remington 700 ADL. It's a Tasco World Class (I know, I know...Leupold is far superior, but I just can't afford Leupold yet).

At any rate, I'd like some recommendations for bases and rings to mount the scope. What's the best? One or two piece? What height usually works best? What is the best name brand and style in your opinion?
 
I use a Redfield Jr with 2 piece bases on my M700, and Redfield rings with good result. My hunting buddy has a Weaver style with Burris steel rings and it works well also. I hear you on the scope prices-I'm using a 6.5 x 20 x 50mm Simmons and does it work well. Some of my friends poked good natured fun at me for such a big scope, but I do get a chance at some long distance targets, plus I don't have to carry a spotting scope! I would NOT recommend it for a walk up hunt as it is a big scope, but I hunt from a stand so the weight/bulk is of no consequence.
 
Weaver-style mounts and rings have worked well on my pet '06 for some 30 years, now. They ain't as purty as the Conetrols on my .243, but they were a lot cheaper.

:), Art
 
Art, I have seen the Conetrol ads but never investigated them. What sets them apart from other mounts and rings?
 
Lordy, how to describe them? There are two, sorta "C" shaped halves, to each scope-ring. On top of each half is a bit of machining which, viewed from above, is "D" shaped. (When the sides are held together, the "D"s make a circular shape.) With me so far? Okay. The edges of the Ds are back cut, to match a cut-out in the under-side of a round cap which acts as a clamp, on top.

So, you put these halves on each side of the scope, and put the cap on top, hooking the three pieces together to make a scope ring. At this point, the three pieces are held together by your boyish charm.

So: Now, put the other three pieces together and you're ready to put the rig onto the mounts.

Oops! One of them just fell apart. Sorry about that. Go take a Valium, 'cause it's gonna happen again.

It's pretty easy if you have three or four hands, or have prehensile toes.

The steel is high quality, and seen from the side or from above, the rings are rounded and quite attractive. Streamlined and racy. Once it's all together and in place, it's a very strong system. It's just way too complex. I only bought one set. :) My other 20 or so scope mountings through the years have been Weaver.

Hope this helps,

:), Art
 
Look at the Leupold Mark IV mounts. Big & brutal. They scream out, "I'm here & I'm here to stay. Try to remove me!" While other makes like Tasco, Redfield are smaller they still have some projection with visible screws or nuts to clamp the scope down. Indeed, only the Armored Tasco 3x9 with built in rings (factory mounted on the Colt Delta HBAR) had no huge rings (but it did have those big Weaver style knobs).

By contrast the Conetrol mounts are subtle and appear to have grown from the rifle or scope. There are no bulbous projections from the side or top of the rings and the base and there are no huge knobs which distract the eye. Conetrol rings and mount are, well streamlined such that the rings look like a globe resting peacefully atop of pyramidal surface. Function & grace are married together to make the Conetrol scope mounting system. For that custom rifle, go Conetrol.

(For the Sniper, go big & brutal, go Badger)
 
The Tasco costs less than most of the mounts on the market. I'd suggest Millet or Weaver. Weaver is cheap, Millet is elegant and affordable. I suggest if and when you buy a Burris, Leupold, Pentax, Nikon, etc... you can get the fancy mounts. I use Burris Double Dovetail bases and Signature Rings on my favorite guns. Check out the ball-joint construction of the rings. Perfect allignment every time and no ring marks on the scope. All steel and the matte finish should match your gun.


http://www.burrisoptics.com/steelbases.html
http://www.burrisoptics.com/signaturerings.html
 
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