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Low rings to low on a Winchester Mod 70 #6679896 07/13/12
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 545 Grants Pass, Oregon elkhunter130 OP Campfire Regular
OP elkhunter130 Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 545 Grants Pass, Oregon	I was putting the bases on my new SC Whinney 270WSM and found that the low Luepold rings look real low - too low. I want to mount the scope as low as possible but feel that these are just to low. I did not finish. Anyone else have problems with these rings? "A .358 Norma Mag is not for everyone but then again Bear hunting isn't either." Unknown Bear guide on the Kodiak coast

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Re: Low rings to low on a Winchester Mod 70 elkhunter130 #6679900 07/13/12
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OP elkhunter130 Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 545 Grants Pass, Oregon	Oh yea, I am mounting a 40mm x 1" Vortex Viper Last edited by elkhunter130; 07/13/12. "A .358 Norma Mag is not for everyone but then again Bear hunting isn't either." Unknown Bear guide on the Kodiak coast

Re: Low rings to low on a Winchester Mod 70 elkhunter130 #6679960 07/13/12
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JGray Campfire Tracker J Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,400 Likes: 2 Helena, MT	I have Leupold low rings in Leupold bases on a M70 FWT with a 2-7x32 and it works quite nicely, IMO... Do they just "look too low", or do you have actual clearance problems?

Re: Low rings to low on a Winchester Mod 70 elkhunter130 #6679997 07/13/12
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JGray Campfire Tracker J Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,400 Likes: 2 Helena, MT	You posted the scope info while I was typing - I'm not sure on the 40mm objective with low rings - haven't tried that combination. If you are using a windage adjustable rear base, it's pretty easy to mount the scope in just the rear ring snugged up just enough to keep it from moving to check clearances before you tighten everything down. If I wanted to mount it as low as possible, I wouldn't give up before I actually verified if I had clearance issues...

Re: Low rings to low on a Winchester Mod 70 JGray #6680092 07/13/12
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rj308 Campfire Regular R Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,738	I have a 3x9x40 Ziess Conquest on my SC M70 Featherweight in Leupold DD lows and I think it is perfect. Ofcourse the Featherweights barrel doesn't have any barrel shank to speak of so the shank on your WSM's barrel might present a clearance issue. Last edited by rj308; 07/13/12.

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Re: Low rings to low on a Winchester Mod 70 JGray #6680654 07/13/12
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,169 Likes: 14 Battle Born	Originally Posted by JGray I have Leupold low rings in Leupold bases on a M70 FWT with a 2-7x32 and it works quite nicely, IMO... Do they just "look too low", or do you have actual clearance problems? That's my question. I run talley lightweights and leupold DD's (lows) on mine and they work great with the 40mm bell... Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: Low rings to low on a Winchester Mod 70 bsa1917hunter #6680753 07/13/12
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justin10mm Campfire Regular J Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,283	Here is a close up of a M70 Featherweight with a 3-9x40 in medium Leupold DD rings and bases. Lows may or may not fit a 40mm, depending on the scope, but mediums should fit without a problem.

Re: Low rings to low on a Winchester Mod 70 justin10mm #6680983 07/13/12
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,169 Likes: 14 Battle Born	Dang I like that rifle Justin....I'd show some pics but....... Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: Low rings to low on a Winchester Mod 70 justin10mm #6681049 07/13/12
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358wsm Campfire Tracker 3 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,001 Alaska	Originally Posted by justin10mm Here is a close up of a M70 Featherweight with a 3-9x40 in medium Leupold DD rings and bases. Lows may or may not fit a 40mm, depending on the scope, but mediums should fit without a problem. That's worth another look..! I have the DD Leupold Low's on my FWT and have about 1/8" clearance... I love it..! "I'd rather have an Army of Asses led by a Lion, than an Army of Lions led by an Ass." (George Washington)

Re: Low rings to low on a Winchester Mod 70 358wsm #6681118 07/13/12
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,169 Likes: 14 Battle Born	Ok pics...... : All low rings. You guys can tell the talleys from the leupolds so here goes: [img]http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x401/chiefbsa/002-20.jpg[/img] All 40's all lows.... Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

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Re: Low rings to low on a Winchester Mod 70 bsa1917hunter #6681151 07/13/12
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358wsm Campfire Tracker 3 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,001 Alaska	...worth a 1000 words "I'd rather have an Army of Asses led by a Lion, than an Army of Lions led by an Ass." (George Washington)

Re: Low rings to low on a Winchester Mod 70 elkhunter130 #6687690 07/16/12
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OP elkhunter130 Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 545 Grants Pass, Oregon	I just wanted to thank all of you for the help. Things worked out great. The rifle is sweet. "A .358 Norma Mag is not for everyone but then again Bear hunting isn't either." Unknown Bear guide on the Kodiak coast

Re: Low rings to low on a Winchester Mod 70 bsa1917hunter #6688347 07/16/12
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 545 Grants Pass, Oregon elkhunter130 OP Campfire Regular
OP elkhunter130 Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 545 Grants Pass, Oregon	Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Ok pics...... : All low rings. You guys can tell the talleys from the leupolds so here goes: [img]http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x401/chiefbsa/002-20.jpg[/img] All 40's all lows.... Those are some real nice rifles you got there. Thanks for sharing Last edited by elkhunter130; 07/16/12. "A .358 Norma Mag is not for everyone but then again Bear hunting isn't either." Unknown Bear guide on the Kodiak coast

Re: Low rings to low on a Winchester Mod 70 elkhunter130 #6688472 07/16/12
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,169 Likes: 14 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,169 Likes: 14 Battle Born	No problem buddy...Hope it helped a little...Like 358 said "a picture is worth a 1000 words". Your rifle is nice too and that was a good choice in rings and scope.... Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: Low rings to low on a Winchester Mod 70 bsa1917hunter #6690235 07/17/12
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wareagle Campfire Regular W Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,470 Perry. Ga /Atlanta	I'm running med DD Burris signature rings with Leupold bases on a 6X42 and low Burris signature on DD Leupold on a 2.5-8x36 both on M70 Featherweight. WarDamnEagle

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