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I’m almost afraid to ask here, but I’m wanting to put the above together. I’m a stock crawler and mount scopes as low as possible. I’d like Leupold DD’s, but ring spacing will not allow it. I don’t want anything overhanging the loading port so a rail is a non starter. Has anyone got a suggestion for rings and mounts? Thanks.

S&K rings and bases, ran the exact same scope and setup on my pre 64 magnum action, perfect setup, have since mounted a 2.5-15 credo scope, still perfect, they're rock solid.

That may be what I do. I actually have the bases already! But I would like something slightly lower. May not have that choice though. :-)

Long or short? And are you open to Talley LW’s?

It’s a long action. And no I’m not apposed to LW’s.

You could do a pic rail and cut the section that bridges over ejection port. That would probably give you the most flexibility, which I’m guessing you need with that scope on a long action.

I don’t see it working on a LA without a rail unless you got a looonng neck. Maybe dual dovetails with and extended base, but that will overhang a lil bit.

That^^^. I like the modification you showed me with the S&K's on your 7x57 too.


That's another option. While not as strong, and more than likely would need an extended front.. Turned around backwards, at that. The mounting length on this scope sucks, at 5.1". Couple that with the short eye relief, as well.

I really like the leupold backcountry ring mounts. Have a set on a Bergara 450 bushmaster. Rock solid and very clean looking.

Yea, the scope scene for a nice custom hunting rifle kinda sucks. I’ve used S&K’s quite a bit and do like them. I might just stick with the Vari X III 3.5-10 that is on it. It hasn’t let me down yet.

If they offered a low version I’d be all over them.

I didn’t before with leupold back country one piece base/rings on my m70 30-06

Same!

Warne bases are the lowest I’ve found - https://warnescopemounts.com/m902-924m-winchester-model-70-w-860-rhs-matte/

put some steel Picatinny mnts. on your rifle

I’ve got that scope on SS Classic M70’s in 300Win Mag, 257Wby Mag, and a Fwt 270Win all in Talley Lightweight lows.

Thanks. I would love to see a picture of those. How do you like the scope?

I use Warne MountainTech rings on steel Burris Tactical bases. This setup doesn't offer a lot of options for eye relief.


Okie John

While they aren’t super low, they are pretty low

I’m not sure how much lower I could go honestly and clear the eye piece with the bolt.

I remember having just enough clearance to install a BC rain cap with the S&K bases and rings with 3-10 SHV, about perfect to me.

Thanks BSA, if the wind wasn't blowing a million MPH i was going to zero that little setup this morning, good looking rig Scotty.

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