Rifle Scopes Ring Measurement & Shorthand

[kwak]

I admit I do not have a clue so please be patient and help.

Let's say you want to mount a scope on a rail and you want the center of the scope at 1in above the rail. Do the people who make the rings measure from the bottom of the ring that sits on the rail to the centerline of the ring?

Do all manufactures use the same standards for measurement?

Thanks

 

[wareagle700]

Re: Ring Measurement

Its usually measured from the top of the base to the center of the rings IIRC.

 

[kwak]

Re: Ring Measurement

I told you I don't have a clue.

What is IIRC?

 

[djkest]

Re: Ring Measurement

Hello. Like the previous poster said, most rings are measured from the point at which they engage the rail, to the center of the ring (the center of your scope). There is no universal standard, but most manufacturers conform to this convention- perhaps the military requires it for their contracts?

Here's some shorthand for you
IIRC: If I Remember Correctly
IMHO: In My Humble Opinion
YMMV: Your Mileage May Vary

 

[FNARSHOOTER]

Re: Ring Measurement

Also
D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F
F.U.B.A.R

 

[kwak]

Re: Ring Measurement

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Also
D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F
F.U.B.A.R </div></div>

I now understand ring measurment, thank you.

But it is obvious that my shorthand skills are worthless.

What does this quote stand for?

Any other shorthand I should know for forum use?

 

[FNARSHOOTER]

Re: Ring Measurement

Do I look like I give a Fuck
Fucked up beond all recognition
Very useful short hand,
Also tag as in your it.
Scot