Ring height for Bushnell Elite Tactical XRS II 4.5-30X50 scope

[Chief_Rick]

I purchased said scope prior to coming overseas but didn't buy any rings. I intend to mount it on a BAT Tactical Elite with 20 MOA rail.

I can find Vortex Precison Matched rings in 1.1" and 1.45".
I can find Leupold MK4 Aluminum rings in Medium and High (no measurements).
I can find Nightforce Ultralite 4-Hole rings labeled high and extra-high (no measurements).

I hope to be coming home soon and would like to buy some rings while they're still available.

 

[Hollywood 6mm]

Wait until you get home and figure out what height is most comfortable for you with the way your rifle is set up. I'm running both of mine in Hawkins Precision heavy tactical mounts of the 1.27" variety, but that may or may not be comfortable for you.

 

[Chiavettas_Yum!]

Wait until you get home and figure out what height is most comfortable for you with the way your rifle is set up. I'm running both of mine in Hawkins Precision heavy tactical mounts of the 1.27" variety, but that may or may not be comfortable for you.

This is good advice.
I've chased the "get the scope as low as possible" thought process, and regretted not having more height above the bore for shooting comfort.

I recently used some 1.1" vortex PMR's on a scope with 56mm bell. Although I could have used shorter rings, the height works well for my adjustable cheekpiece.

 

[Deadfall]

I agree on waiting til you receive the scope. That said, after mocking up my XRS II on my rifle, I have ARC 1.26" rings on order.

 

[Heavyopp]

I just put my XRS in a set of medium ARC m10 rings this past week — rifle is Tikka .223 heavy barrel in a bravo — could have cleared the low rings but much more comfortable getting behind a set of mediums

Found the rings in the PX — reasonably priced and as new