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DD Lows did not work for me. Warne bases and low rings worked perfect. I had to grind a little on the bottom of the objective BC cap but it fits good. Lugs been bedded, trigger adjusted, got some 155 Scenars loaded up , headed to the range tomorrow and see what she does.

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Maxima lows on Warne bases worked for me. I had the scope moved a bit more forward though.

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Here's my setup...

Running a set of Warne bases. I had a gunsmith buddy open the crossslot up so I could use a true picatinny ring. Running ARC extra low rings. Scope height is perfect. Eye aligns perfect for me, no need for any stock pack or cheek risers.

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Originally Posted by MtnBoomer
Oh, the 8400... Thanks.


So after a bit of scope slippage in the Signature Zee rings, I decided to swap them out on the 84m 7-08 for some XTR Sigs, as well.

The same fitment occurred on the 84m as on the 8400. This set of rings was ordered a week ago, so they are very recent manufacture, I assume. The lug is offset, just like the rings on the 8400. With both the 84m and the 8400 the rear ring has to be oriented into the action, or else it interferes with the operation of the bolt if I flip it around and favour the rear of the base with the ring. I'm very curious about the lugs in your rings, now.

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Can't believe you guys put such heavy scopes on such light rifles....Grin...



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Jordan can you pull the lug on the rear ring, I do that on PRW rings if they don't fit right, a lug on the front one is plenty.

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Jordan,

I recently got a set of Sig XTR rings, 30mm medium (lowest they offer). The lugs are offset on mine as well. Handy to be able to flip the rings around, along with the clamp if desired.

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I don't mean to be that guy but those big ass 6 hole tactical mounts look like chit. To take a super light svelt rifle and compromise a little on weight with a heavyish scope is one thing but those bulky mounts really look look ackward as hell, especially in the same view as a skeletonized bolt to shave weight.

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No worries. I'm more about having functional rifles, than drooling over the looks of a safe queen. As I mentioned above, I had a bit of slippage in the 30mm Signature Zee's, and a "heavyish scope" requires mounts that can handle the inertia of said scope on a light rifle with fast recoil. Sure, the setup isn't going to win any beauty contests, but having peace-of-mind that my rifle is dead-nutz, rock solid reliable, as I sit on the peak of a sheep mountain planning a stalk on a ram, is more important to me than beauty pageants. I've just had too many scope/mount setups fail on me to think otherwise. To have a bullet-proof rifle/scope/mount setup that is very capable of long shots if the need arises, and still weighs 6 lbs 10 oz all up, simply works for me.

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Originally Posted by Castle_Rock
Jordan can you pull the lug on the rear ring, I do that on PRW rings if they don't fit right, a lug on the front one is plenty.


That'd be nice, but the lug is machined into the ring.

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The ARCs I'm running are narrower and fit perfect on that back ring. My rifle is finally what I consider "perfect". Next time I mess with it will be to replace the barrel when it's shot.

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Originally Posted by clark98ut
...My rifle is finally what I consider "perfect". Next time I mess with it will be to replace the barrel when it's shot.


Famous last words?!?! whistle

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Originally Posted by Jordan Smith
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Not in love with the rear base setup, though it's plenty strong. This is a set of Warne Maxima's that I filed to fit the picatinny lugs on the XTR rings, though the lug is offset in the rings, so the centered slot in the rear base throws the ring off center. I wish Burris made an XTR base for the Kimber 8400 and 84.


Hey Jordan, in general are the XTR bases as low as the Warnes? I ask because looking for some low bases for a Win M70.

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I'm not sure. I haven't played much with the XTR bases, though I would if they came out with Kimber models! They look fairly low, judging by the pictures I've seen.

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Those Warne rings and bases look great and just say Kimber.

I am still using the Talley light weights but the 22-250AI is the heaviest kicking Montana I have so I think I'll be ok.

After killing a few critters with the 3-9 MQ both early and late in the day, I really do like the combo. A buddy of mine picked it up and said "you know, you can get away with mounting a heavy scope on a light rifle, it's still lighter than a regular gun."

Find me a scope that does what this one does and weighs 12 oz. and I'll buy it. But until then, I'm gonna just kill stuff.

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Guys using the warne bases might consider the TPS HRT rings. They're aluminum, look better than the Burris XTR, have the slot centered & fit the weaver grooves without filing open the slots.
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I've got lotsa TPS and it all sucks. Aluminum and steel both. Hint.

Though I do enjoy how folks who don't shoot,fret "looks" on the stuff they don't have and don't use. Laffin'!

The 'Horn ring's attributes are copious mount/scope interface and glorious inclination. Fact being,nothing else even comes fhuqking close. Hint.

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I hear through The Grapevine,that they'll even cough up 30+ Mils remaining on a Krunchenticker's erector. Yes...I realize you dumbfhuqks will haveta' Google it.

Nuttin' hangs with the 'Horn's,just sayin' and pardon my having it all.

I like 1" Meopta's on my Montuckys.

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Laffin'!

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20MOA rail and NF LW Mediums. I did not like the other options I tried.


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You should look into hawkins precision. They make a talley style ring with 25 mins built in and offer a level in the rear ring. Weight is 3oz and cost is +/- $125.00


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I would not buy something that runs on any kind of primer given the possibility of primer shortages and even regulations. In fact, why not buy a flintlock? Really. Rocks aren't going away anytime soon.
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