I have been visiting the sight for a long time and have finally got around to registering... I have a Remington 700 AAC-SD and I just purchased a Vortex PST 4-16x50 to replace the cheap scope that is currently on top. I am going to order the Seekins 20moa rail, but I don't know how low I can go on the scope rings. Can anyone confirm if I can use the low (.82") rings with this combo? I apologize if this has been covered elsewhere, I couldn't find it if it was.
Need help with ring height
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Re: Need help with ring height
Here is a link to the sticky in the Rifle Scopes/Optics sub-forum on how to correctly measure to ensure that you are getting the proper rings:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1433025&page=1
Good luck!
Here is a link to the sticky in the Rifle Scopes/Optics sub-forum on how to correctly measure to ensure that you are getting the proper rings:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1433025&page=1
Good luck!
Re: Need help with ring height
Thanks, but I had already found that thread... I havn't ordered the base yet because I was going to order it at the same time as the rings, so I don't know the height of the base over the barrel and don't have calipers to measure that anyway. I think I will just order the base and medium rings and hope they get here before my scope does.
Thanks, but I had already found that thread... I havn't ordered the base yet because I was going to order it at the same time as the rings, so I don't know the height of the base over the barrel and don't have calipers to measure that anyway. I think I will just order the base and medium rings and hope they get here before my scope does.
Re: Need help with ring height
I have the same rifle and same scope. I used a weaver 20 MOA base with TPS TSR low rings ( listed as .335" on MidwayUSA ). I have <span style="font-style: italic">just</span> enough clearance over the rail to make it work. Cutting down the rail by a few sections could be an option, however the regular fitment just barely works out.
Hope that helps.
I have the same rifle and same scope. I used a weaver 20 MOA base with TPS TSR low rings ( listed as .335" on MidwayUSA ). I have <span style="font-style: italic">just</span> enough clearance over the rail to make it work. Cutting down the rail by a few sections could be an option, however the regular fitment just barely works out.
Hope that helps.
Re: Need help with ring height
I'm not worried about the rail at all as I would just cut it off if it's in the way. I'm only concerned about the space between the objective and the barrel. I just ordered the 20moa base and medium rings(.87"). When those and the scope get here I will show the result on here.
I'm not worried about the rail at all as I would just cut it off if it's in the way. I'm only concerned about the space between the objective and the barrel. I just ordered the 20moa base and medium rings(.87"). When those and the scope get here I will show the result on here.
Re: Need help with ring height
Hey man i have a remington 700 308 with a NF F1 3.5-15x50mm and i run a nightforce 20 moa base and i run the low .855 rings and its perfect height! It sits about 1/8-3/16 above the barrel and i didnt have to cut off the base either.
Hey man i have a remington 700 308 with a NF F1 3.5-15x50mm and i run a nightforce 20 moa base and i run the low .855 rings and its perfect height! It sits about 1/8-3/16 above the barrel and i didnt have to cut off the base either.
Re: Need help with ring height
It depends on your cheek weld and positioning behind the glass. With the 20 MOA rail I would "guess" that it would work for you but don't spend your money based on that.
It depends on your cheek weld and positioning behind the glass. With the 20 MOA rail I would "guess" that it would work for you but don't spend your money based on that.
Re: Need help with ring height
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MotoX383</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm not worried about the rail at all as I would just cut it off if it's in the way. I'm only concerned about the space between the objective and the barrel. I just ordered the 20moa base and medium rings(.87"). When those and the scope get here I will show the result on here.</div></div>
My point was more geared toward my rings being lower than yours, and thus your desired setup should work.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MotoX383</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm not worried about the rail at all as I would just cut it off if it's in the way. I'm only concerned about the space between the objective and the barrel. I just ordered the 20moa base and medium rings(.87"). When those and the scope get here I will show the result on here.</div></div>
My point was more geared toward my rings being lower than yours, and thus your desired setup should work.
Re: Need help with ring height
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EXTREMEPREJUDICE</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It depends on your cheek weld and positioning behind the glass. With the 20 MOA rail I would "guess" that it would work for you but don't spend your money based on that. </div></div>
Do what?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EXTREMEPREJUDICE</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It depends on your cheek weld and positioning behind the glass. With the 20 MOA rail I would "guess" that it would work for you but don't spend your money based on that. </div></div>
Do what?
Re: Need help with ring height
I have a R700 AAC-SD as well. Weaver 20moa rail on it. I went with the medium Leopold Mk4 rings. The BC flip up caps just clear the barrel (50mm objective).
I did have to cut the rail back to get the scope to clear and maintain the correct eye relief. Easy enough to do, then bedded the base afterwards.
Dan
I have a R700 AAC-SD as well. Weaver 20moa rail on it. I went with the medium Leopold Mk4 rings. The BC flip up caps just clear the barrel (50mm objective).
I did have to cut the rail back to get the scope to clear and maintain the correct eye relief. Easy enough to do, then bedded the base afterwards.
Dan
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