Rifle Scopes 700 SPS Tac....which base/rings for SS 10x42?

[kcobean]

As the title states, I just picked up a brand new 700 SPS Tactical. I have an SS 10x42 currently on my 24" barrel AR but would like to move it to the 700. Wondering what rings/base or integrated unit people are using on their 700 Short-action guns.

Thanks!

 

[biben]

Re: 700 SPS Tac....which base/rings for SS 10x42?

BO base and standard rings. The SS has enough elev to go to 1k yrds itself on a 0 MOA base. You wont need the canted 20 moa but it wont hurt anything to have it.

 

[diggler1833]

Re: 700 SPS Tac....which base/rings for SS 10x42?

I am using a Nightforce and Leupold base on my 700s with IOR low rings. The scopes are a Leupold 4.5-14x50mm and a Sightron SIII 8-32x56mm. There are no clearance issues, although it is sitting pretty low.

Low rings will do you fine with the SS.

 

[NWASC]

Re: 700 SPS Tac....which base/rings for SS 10x42?

EGW 20 MOA base TPS low rings you dont need the extra elevation but whats it going to hurt?

Chris

 

[kcobean]

Re: 700 SPS Tac....which base/rings for SS 10x42?

Well, knowing the incredible MOA adjustability of the SS, I went with a standard 2 piece Leupold base and medium rings (they were in stock at the local gunshop). Unfortunately, the bolt handle hits the scope with the medium rings, so I guess I need to go to a high ring for clearance. Anyone else run into this?

 

[NWASC]

Re: 700 SPS Tac....which base/rings for SS 10x42?

what part of the bolt is hitting the scope you may be able to go with a low ring to get the clearance you need

Chris

 

[yakimasubaru]

Re: 700 SPS Tac....which base/rings for SS 10x42?

im running a ken farrell 20moa base and xtr low rings with a nightforce nxs 5.5-22x50 and have zero problems with clearence. I ran the same setup on my falcon 4.5-18x56 the bolt handle did come close to the zoom ring on the scope tho.

 

[kcobean]

Re: 700 SPS Tac....which base/rings for SS 10x42?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NWASC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">what part of the bolt is hitting the scope you may be able to go with a low ring to get the clearance you need

Chris </div></div>

Hi Chris,

The bolt handle was hitting the rear focus housing in the first inch of rearward travel. A low ring probably would have prevented the bolt from opening all the way. I actually had to go to a high ring to get the clearance I needed, and now the bolt handle maintains about a 1/4" of clearance all the way back. The gun should be ready to shoot now!

I'm psyched!