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Posted: 9/12/2004 7:42:43 PM EDT
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I have en route to me a Leupole VXIII, 4.5-14X40, 30MM, long range, adjustable parallax with Boone and Crockett reticle. I need help with the subtle nuances of scope mounting. I have mounted base, rings and scope before, but not on a scope of this quality. The scope is going on a Remington 700, 7MM mag. and potentially on a remington 300 Ultra Mag. used strictly for hunting. Are Leupold bases/rings adequate? Is there an industry standard for quality or is a base/ring a base/ring? Is Lapping the rings necessary? Is there an idiots guide to scope mounting online anywhere? Throw in your .02. thanks! |
I use the QRW rings and bases from Leupold. They don't look tactical, but you said you are using the rifle for hunting. If they are mounted right, I have not had to lap rings. I like the QRW's because I have never had one mark up my scope. I can't say that for the tactical rings I have used.  There is a little trick in getting the upper half over the scope. Not easy to explain I would have to show you a photo of how I do it. If you are interested, I am selling some I had left over from some build I just finished. Here |
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Instead of making a new topic I'll ask here. I've never mounted my own scope and need to know: what is the rule of thumb or rule outright about the tightness of the rings? For instance, I don't want to over tighten the rings and crush the tube - especially on my cheesy, plastic TriPower. have |
Use the short handle when I have an excuse to buy a new tool? Never! he Thanks for that tip. |
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