Originally Posted by Jim_Knight
I just bought a Burris Drop Tine 4.5x14 x 42mm AO and the Obj Bell looks "huge". Spec's claim it is 2.2" wide. I want to use Medium HT Leupold STD rings ( well, this one will be the Extended Front ring for a Mod 7) because I have them on all my rifles except a few. Specs also claim that Leopold's Med rings work for 42-(maybe 45mm) . But this baby looks huge as I said. My rifle is still at the smith's but wondering if this 2.2" Bell will work with Med rings? Help anyone?


Get a one piece rail/mount, either weaver style or picatinny. Best picatinny rail I've found is by Hanks precision gun parts. And use burris signature zee rings, med. should be fine. Don't even screw with standard rings and mount(s).