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Scope mounting question
#201724
09/04/2019 12:33 AM
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Mr. Bisley
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When mounting a scope on a heavy recoil revolver, is it better to have the rings as close to the turret as possible?
This is my first time installing a scope on a revolver. Watched Max?s video on shooting BFR 500 JRH and it appears his rings are very close to the turret.
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Re: Scope mounting question
[Re: Mr. Bisley]
#201725
09/04/2019 1:23 AM
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billa
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I suggest spreading the rings out as much as you can to support the scope and for heavy recoil guns use 3 rings or 4 if you have room. I like 2 in front with the scope turret seating against the 2nd ring preventing the scope from drifting forward as the gun recoils. Clean all mating surfaces of scope and inner rings with alcohol to remove any oil trace.
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Re: Scope mounting question
[Re: billa]
#201728
09/04/2019 1:54 AM
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Chance Weldon
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X2 on what billa said.
With a heavy kicker, you'll want steel rings, not aluminum. My preference is the Warne Maxima vertical split rings. Buy two pairs and try to fit all four of them on the scope if possible. If not, use three.
As far as placement, I've always tried to spread them out as much as possible, with the rear ring up against the adjustment knob bell of my scope. That said, Max knows a whole lot more about big bore revolvers than I do.
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Re: Scope mounting question
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#201731
09/04/2019 2:44 AM
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98Redline
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Heavy kickers and scopes = 3 rings minimum. 2 in front, 1 in the rear
If you are using a red dot like an Ultradot then you can probably get away with 2.
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Re: Scope mounting question
[Re: billa]
#201732
09/04/2019 3:51 AM
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Zee
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I suggest spreading the rings out as much as you can to support the scope and for heavy recoil guns use 3 rings or 4 if you have room. I like 2 in front with the scope turret seating against the 2nd ring preventing the scope from drifting forward as the gun recoils. Clean all mating surfaces of scope and inner rings with alcohol to remove any oil trace. What he said. I run 3-4 rings typically if I have room.
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Re: Scope mounting question
[Re: Zee]
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09/04/2019 3:41 PM
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wvhitman
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UltraDots have held up with 2 rings on my .500 S&W and .475 L. Everything else has 2 in front, 1 in back.
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Re: Scope mounting question
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09/04/2019 11:49 PM
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Pa. Mike
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Like the "Hitman" said , two in front and one in back. I have had excellent results with Leupold Rifleman Vertical split rings on my Freedom Arms .475 Linebaugh shooting heavy loads and also on an SSK .376 Steyr Encore that RIPS Butler Creek Lens covers in half every 5 - 10 shots. It really matters how heavy of an optic you are putting on your gun. The heavier the optic the more stress on your mounting system.
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Re: Scope mounting question
[Re: Pa. Mike]
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09/05/2019 1:23 AM
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I'd also recommend Warne Maxima ... nice quality and they hold.
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