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I was not sure if I should post this here or the optics forum.
I picked up a Kimber Montana 84m .223 on a trip to Colorado. I just received a SWFA SS 6x42 that I purchased from a forum member.
What mount/rail/rings have you used that places the scope in correct location? Pictures please
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There are several options. I went the simple route and used Leupold Dual Dovetails. Medium height rings as I recall.
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Talley UL, low height: [ Linked Image]
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I've got a few with Leupold DD's and one with Talley LW's.
DD's aren't that much heavier but the one with Talley's has a few Titanium accoutrements and is around 1/2# lighter so I've left them.
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This is likely the way I would go.
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One with Talley rail and Seekins low rings and SS 6x42.
Second with Warne 2-piece bases and Warne Mt Tech low rings...this one has a S&B 6x42 on it though.
The Talley rail gives you a little more mounting latitude, the Warne 2-piece a little lower height. I like them both. I'll try to get some pics tomorrow.
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A rail has become my favorite on bolt guns . But Talley LWs are ok
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Congrats on picking up a great rifle!!! Talley UL is what I use.
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A rail on a rifle with a blind mag can make things pretty tight. Thinking about using a chopped one on my Fieldcraft to mount a 25oz scope. Right now it has a 17oz in low Talleys.
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Talley Lightweights in low or medium height.
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A Montana 84M begs for Talley LW’s.
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I have Leup DDs on mine. Med IIRC.
Same scope/rifle combo.
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For you guys not using rail, do you have any issues with the eye relief of the scope?
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This. The unbreakability of the DDs are a good trade off against Talleys that break on light rifles due to recoil. Of course, a 223 doesn’t recoil much, but why compromise? I've got a few with Leupold DD's and one with Talley LW's.
DD's aren't that much heavier but the one with Talley's has a few Titanium accoutrements and is around 1/2# lighter so I've left them.
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I've shot hundreds of rounds using Kimbers, Talley LW's in 300WM's and 300WSM's. Guess I am lucky.
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There are a few Talley failures. There are no DD failures that I know of.
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All my Kimbers wear Leupold dovetails with low rings.
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There are a few Talley failures. There are no DD failures that I know of. David, what are the details of your Talley Failures?
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