I have a new to me 3-10x50 Meopta Meostar on the way and was wondering about mounts. I prefer to use Burris Signature Double Dovetail Mounts whenever possible due to the various benefits they give and I was wondering if I can get by with medium height rings with a 50mm objective? This scope will be going on either a short or long action Win Mdl 70 Classic w/ a sporter weight barrel and I want it as low as possible. My current SA Mdl 70's w/ 40 mm Zeiss Conquests have about 6mm of scope clearance between the objective bell and the barrel but of course they are 1 inch scopes. How does the 30mm ring stack up as far as height above the base versus the 1 inch? Burris shows in their mounting guide that their 50mm scope can go into medium rings but the scope listed are 1 inch tubes and are longer overall than the 13 inch Meopta.
What say the experts - can I get this scope on a model 70 in medium dual dovetails? I would use the concentric ring inserts on the front if needed to clear the barrel.
Thanks in advance for any useful info.
Strosfann.
Truth is, you won't know unless you try..Part will depend on the barrel contour under the objective, and also how far forward you have the scope in the mounts.
Also keep it in mind that the "50mm" refers to the diameter of the objective lens ie the glass, and different 50mm scopes can have different external measurements..
Finally, mount height is also governed by having enough clearance between the bolt handle and the ocular assembly..European scopes tend to have large oculars than a typical Leupold, and that alone may force you to use taller mounts.
Best advice is to order Mediums and Highs on the understanding that you will return the set thats not needed.
Regards
Peter
PS: If you use additional inserts under the objective, the scope will end up canted up wards at the front...Depending how much clearance your trying to achieve, and therefore how thick an insert you're using, you may not be able to zero your scope correctly..