Which mount and rings for my new 10fp?

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Larz

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Alright, I have my rifle and most of my other accessories for my new rifle. I need to scope her up now. Please give me suggestions for the scope mount and rings (brands model). Also should I have my gunsmith mount the scope or is it something I should be able to do. Thanks, Larz
 
Depends on your budget. I am assuming that by the choice of rifle you are on a budget. My 10fp was topped with a Tasco 10X42SS on Redfield rings and bases. Had no problems with the set-up. You might also consider the IOR scopes and mounts as I hear they are pretty good and also affordable. If you need better reviews go to http://www.snipercountry.com and click on the In Review section. Also SWFA probably has the best prices available for the Tasco scopes, or almost any other scope.

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Larz it depends a lot on the objective size of your scope; I used a Luepold mount and extra high rings to mout a Springfield Armory Scope with a 56mm objective on my Fp 10 and it works fine.
 
If you want Weaver style rings and bases, B-Square are tough to beat. If you don't like them, Leupold dual dovetail rings and bases are VERY strong.
 
I guess I should post what I am looking at for a scope. Leupold Vari-X III Tactical 4.5-14x 40m AO. I was thinking about going with a 50m objective though. Any comments on this scope?
 
What's your purpose with the rifle? That will affect a decision about a scope more than looks, price, magnification, etc.

Mounting a scope is as difficult as turning a screwdriver. The gunsmithing--drilling and tapping for mounts--has already been done by the factory.

Art
 
I intend to use this rifle for long range target work. I also intend to use it for a long range varmint rifle... I know its overpowered. But a dead woodchuck is a dead woodchuck regardless of weather it is in one piece or many. I also intend to use it for hunting deer some day. It is going to be my multipurpose gun. So I wanted a very versatile high quality scope with mildots.
 
I also am looking for the best way to mount a Tasco 10x42M on a Savage 10FP .308, and am considering Burris Signature Pos-Align rings and Double Dovetail bases. I didn't even know such a system existed until I was referred here.

I'm interested in long range shooting, out to the max of the .308 cartridge, and want to take advantage of the internal adjustments on the scope, rather than use them up to zero the rifle.
 
Sneevil: If you run into trouble from not having enough internal adjustment in your scope, shimming can be the solution.

In the accompanying instructions with a new Weaver scope I just got, they comment that, generally, a 0.001" shim under the front mount will raise the point of impact by 1". A beer can, typically, is 0.003".

The amount of shim you might need for shooting at, say, 1,000 yards, is left to you as the student for your own calculation. :)

Regards, Art
 
Larz, the Leupold scope you are considering is the same one on my VS and it's fanf@#$%^&-tastic(sorry my excitement got the best of me). The 40mm is plenty bright but if you want to go with the 50mm, by all means. You can spend the extra money on the mil-dot but the turrets are just fine for me. Mine sits in lapped Leupold rings over two piece bases. IMHO the Burris Posi rings are the way to go as no lapping/shimming required and you can get the offset inserts for additional elevation if needed. The Posi ring design is may be a knock off of Arnold Jewell's ring with the inserts that have been available from Sinclair Intl. for some time but they only fit Davidson dovetail bases or Stolle actions.

Brian
 
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