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I bought a 30mm scope with a 44mm objective in the classifieds yesterday. Its going on a new Hawkeye in 300WM.
I have a new set of 1" Medium (#4 and #5 I believe) factory rings i'm going to send in to Ruger who will replace them with 30mm rings. Very nice of them offer this service in my opinion.
The woman I just spoke with on the phone said I needed one "high" ring and one "extra high" but im not so sure since she didn't sound very confident in her answer. Anybody run an m77 with a 30mm scope tube and 44mm objective that can verify what ring sizes I need?
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Josh
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LOW really low
For example I have Remington 700 in 5R barrel with a 30mm and 50mm objective with 1.09" Leupold rings , are its WAY to high.
I am currently trying to get a set off here for 0.82's
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I use a 1 inch scope with an objective bell that measures 46mm from the outside of the tube. I have 3/16 inch of clearance between the bell and the barrel with the scope mounted as far forward as I can, which is what I like. I'm using lows, or a factory #3 in front and #4 in the back. The rifle came from the factory with a #4 in the front and #5 in the back. Rather than trading in the ring, I just bought the #3 in case I wanted to switch to a larger scope later.
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Thanks Dan. That brings up a good point. It will depend on how far forward I mount it. I typically mount a scope as far forward as I can and still get a full sight picture through the scope. I'm thinking I will just try a #4 and a #5 and see what happens, If it doesnt fit, I can always send in the #4 and get a #6.
Thanks for the input fellas.
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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Thanks BSA....will try the mediums first then. Will post results when I get them in.
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Josh, I don't know how long that Vortex Viper is but my 2.8-10x44 aetec fit with the 4 and 5 but it was a tight fit, mainly because the scope is short and close to the shank of the barrel where it starts to taper: I've got a 5-15x40 elite 3200 on my 223 Hawkeye and I think the diameter of the objective is about the same size as the 44 mm aetec but it's a longer scope so it's not so tight of a fit: This is how the 40mm fits with the 4 and 5 (also a short scope) with a burris FFII 3-9x40: I'd like to see if your viper works with the 4 and 5, let us know. Thanks.....
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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BSA, Thanks a bunch for all the pictures. I have 4 M77's now and all have scopes with a 40mm objective or smaller just like your last picture. I will post a picture or two of the Viper in medium rings when they both get here....will be a while though since I haven't sent the rings in for exchange yet Josh
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Ah hah, thanks. I've been curious about the viper so I'd be interested to see how she looks. Thanks...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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