Scope Ring Orientation.

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Blindstitch

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I've always kind of wondered which direction scope rings go or if it's user discretion.

I don't really like that big nut or screw that tightens the scope to the weaver style rails but which way should they go?

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User discretion. Most people being right-handed, the top picture applies. It's easier to hold the rifle while adjusting the screws.

As far as "liking" the screws? The system works, so I've never worried about it at all. The positive aspect is that I could use a coin to remove the scope if need be.
 
I sure hope it doesnt matter because I have never paid any attention to how that are installed. It could be the rings I use.
 
It doesn't matter at all, but I try to out the screws on the "busy" side of the gun for some reason. On a right hand bolt I put them on the right side. This is just because it seems "right" to me but has no real performance benefit.
 
I seem to go the other way. I put the screw heads on the left side of a right handed rifle so they are sort of out of the way. One less item to get in the way when I fumble load the mag:D
 
With any QR type or Weaver/Picatinny type of base, I always locate them on the support side. The less stuff I have for my operating hand to catch on or get in the way of bolt operating, loading etc. can only be a good thing.
 
I put mine to the left side (quasi ambidextrous with a bias to the right)

My workbench setup is such that the left side of the rifle is the easiest orientation.
 
If you want to see busy here's the arisaka I just bought.
I bet they would have put a fourth scope ring on there if there was a slot for it.



That made me sick so it now looks like this.

 
Junk to the left, for me !!!

I've always kind of wondered which direction scope rings go or if it's user discretion.
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It is user's discretion and being right handed, I prefer any protrusions, on the left side. Again, being right handed, my bench is set up to have the muzzle pointed left. Just makes it easier to operate a bolt. I guess if I were left-handed, the opposite would be true. ..... :)

Be Safe !!!
 
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