Issue or nah?

[ChrisAU]

Setting up a new hunting rifle with the CDG LW. The Spuhr hunting rings I got overhang the bases by 0.11” leaving 0.75” of contact on the 0.86” wide rings. I like the look and weight, but the Spuhrs having the offset lug are annoying me a bit. ARC’s of course line right up.

Any reason to be scared of the bit of non-contact?

Spuhr:

ARC:

 

[45-90]

I'm in the, nope category, on this one,... for me.
I'd get the ones that fit..not only stronger but looks better, when it fits, as one spends alot of money on a rifle, it should appear "right," at first glance.
But it's up to you...

 

[oldrifleman]

Or you could move the back ring forward 1/4”

 

[ChrisAU]

Or you could move the back ring forward 1/4”

There is only one slot in each base. They are where they are or they aren’t on there at all. Both have the same amount of contact, the pic skews the perspective a bit.

 

[-H-]

Shoot it and if you have any issues you’ll have your answer.

 

[XLR308]

I don't think there is any issue with it but would personally suggest using the ARC rings.
That way you don't have that little voice of doubt in the back of your mind.
You have already gone to the trouble and expense of picking all of your components and caliber so why settle on something that causes any small amount of doubt.

 

[oldrifleman]

I guess I am missing something but I meant move the aft ring forward on the scope tube.

 

[ChrisAU]

I guess I am missing something but I meant move the aft ring forward on the scope tube.

The scope placement is irrelevant, there is a recoil lug in the rings that is in line with the forward most screw of the ring instead of centered on the ring like I expected. The rings can’t be placed on the bases in any other configuration than shown. I’m on the hunt for some old M10 30mm X-lows for now anyway, just wish the recoil lug had been centered on the Spuhrs.

 

[oldrifleman]

The front of the rear ring is riding at the groove. If that is really where the lug is, yeah you bought the wrong rings these are for a one piece rail.

 

[Hickswr]

I’d run it-

That action is definitely built for functionality over aesthetics. Whats the weight savings vs a functional rail?

 

[Baron23]

Personally, I’d go with the ARC rings for the reason you mentioned and my general view that they are excellent in every way.

But I run them so perhaps I’m biased. lol

 

[ChrisAU]

Ordered ARC X-Lows today

 

[hlee]

Wait, that’s a CDG action? And, just like that, I no longer have an erection.

 

[Baron23]

Wait, that’s a CDG action? And, just like that, I no longer have an erection.

No worries, brother. Here ya go.

 

[oldrifleman]

I will say that I really do hate that abbreviated rail!

 

[hlee]

No worries, brother. Here ya go.

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After seeing that action, ima need something more powerful.

 

[sloporsche]

hunting rifle....like go outside in weather hunting rifle ?

 

[ChrisAU]

hunting rifle....like go outside in weather hunting rifle ?

Eh I get it. Don’t think it’s not a concern. But it’s also less surfaces to freeze together and will be much easier to clean dust out of. It’s not like any bolt rifle is close to a sealed system. I’ll just have to refrain from hand packing it with mud and rocks when I get bored.

 

[nocoolname]

I have no personal experience with the Spuhr mounts, but with the lug being offset, couldn't you just flip the rings 180* to have full contact?

 

[XLR308]

No worries, brother. Here ya go.

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I think he meant he may need something more industrial strength to wake up the dead leg.
Perhaps this maybe?

 

[supercorndogs]

After seeing that action, ima need something more powerful.

 

[Elite_KG]

This is my vote to see. Appears the lug is not centered in the ring design

I have no personal experience with the Spuhr mounts, but with the lug being offset, couldn't you just flip the rings 180* to have full contact?