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What scope mounting system do you prefer for the TC contender and why?

I am going to be scoping a 10.5 44 and am leaning towards this one. Thoughts?

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/productdetail.aspx?p=1578&st=100-000-514&s=5920

I've never shot anything heavier than a 44 Mag in my Contenders, so the standard Weaver 92A base has always worked just fine for me. However I'm not fond of the overhang on the front section of that mount and I have been thinking about trying the Warne base, or a Tally ring and base combo.

For a 44 Mag I think ring selection is more critical. If you don't get a well-fitted, "grippy" ring you may experience some scope jump and subsequent damage to the finish on your scope.

Be careful if you try the Warne rings as they can compress your scope body if you cinch them down without lapping them. I've actually had pretty good luck with the Weaver Quad-Lock rings. They are cheap but effective.

Tod,

In all my Contender bbls that I have scoped, I have used the Leupold "Dual Dovetail" mounts. I've found them to be solid and simple. Another tip.... It's best to mount the scope with the turret against the forward ring. This disallows the scope to slide in the rings under recoil.

GH

Thanks grasshopper.

I've got a drawer full of Leupold PRX rings. I figured 3 rings should do for 44 mag.