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sauced10
04-29-2011, 02:16 AM
Trying to mount a Vortex Diamondback 3-9x40 with EGW picatinny tail and medium signature zee rings. The rifle is a 111fhs long action.
I thought medium would work until I got my rings today. The scope needs to come back I would say a 1/2".
Here is the pic:
http://i51.tinypic.com/25zl4xt.jpg
Should I just get high rings?
Thanks
Joe O
04-29-2011, 04:31 AM
Rings are plenty high.The extended base is the problem.Try to find a shorter base,that does not extend beyond the action.This will give you more latitude to set your eye relief.
vermonter
04-29-2011, 06:26 AM
Or cut the front of that base off.
sauced10
04-29-2011, 05:25 PM
Rings are plenty high.The extended base is the problem.Try to find a shorter base,that does not extend beyond the action.This will give you more latitude to set your eye relief.
High rings fixed it
helotaxi
04-30-2011, 01:49 AM
But how is your cheek weld with the high rings? Or is it a chin weld now?
pdog06
04-30-2011, 07:48 AM
Or cut the front of that base off.
Yup!
Many of us have lopped off that extended piece to allow the shorter scopes more travel room.
sauced10
05-01-2011, 12:19 AM
Or cut the front of that base off.
Yup!
Many of us have lopped off that extended piece to allow the shorter scopes more travel room.
I think it will still hit with the front extension cut off, so I went with the high rings. The Diamondback 3-9x40 is pretty short.
CJ in WY
05-01-2011, 03:39 AM
Its an aluminum base,files and grinds very easy ;) High rings will fix one problem only to give you another, ya you can put a cheek piece on too but??
sauced10
05-01-2011, 04:27 PM
Its an aluminum base,files and grinds very easy ;) High rings will fix one problem only to give you another, ya you can put a cheek piece on too but??
Honestly I don't think it will clear with medium rings on the egw. It's still a tad too far forward,
I'll post a pic
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