Scope mounting issue Winchester M70 - 01/14/11
I tried to mount an FX-3 6x42 on a Lefty New Haven Model 70 classic in 30-06 last night.
I used Leupold dual dovetail bases and burris singnature rings.
The scope was way, way to far forward when mounted as far back as could be. I had a Leupold 3.5-10x40 on the shelf that I tried to for comparison sake and it was to far forward as well, although not as bad as the 6x42.
I have since ordered the the reversable front extended bases from Leupold even though I think they will look funky hanging over the ejection port. I am not even sure these will give me enough distance to work.
Anybody ever run across this with a model 70? Any recomendations?
Thanks,
Josh
I used Leupold dual dovetail bases and burris singnature rings.
The scope was way, way to far forward when mounted as far back as could be. I had a Leupold 3.5-10x40 on the shelf that I tried to for comparison sake and it was to far forward as well, although not as bad as the 6x42.
I have since ordered the the reversable front extended bases from Leupold even though I think they will look funky hanging over the ejection port. I am not even sure these will give me enough distance to work.
Anybody ever run across this with a model 70? Any recomendations?
Thanks,
Josh