Rings and Bases for Browning A-Bolt

Hello.

 

I’m going to buy a Nikon Monarch 6-24×50mm, 8428, Side Focus, Matte Finish, Fine Cross Hair Dot Reticle, 1/8 MOA on next Tuesday or Wednesday from your site and I need to know what rings and bases to get. Can you please help me. I have a Browning A-Bolt Abott 25-06 that I am planning on putting this scope on. I’ll obviously add the rings and base on to the order if y’all can provide them. Thank you for the help. 
Zach

 

Hi Zach,

 

Thanks for the inquiry.  This is an easy one.  I really like Leupold rings and mounts.  The PRW rings are very high quality and I like the way they hold the scope.  Just note that you will have to ’snap’ the scope tube into the lower portion of the base.  It’s not very hard, but the scope just does not drop in the rings. 

 

The bases for the A-Bolt: LEB49847

 

The rings: LEB54150

 

And the scope link: Nikon Monarch 6-24×50mm.

 

Scott

Eye Relief Rem 742

Hey Scott,

I’m trying to find a way to move my scope back far enough to get proper eye relief and I’m really getting frustrated. To begin with, I found your store while googling for shorter eye relief scope bases. Here’s where I’m at; I’ve got a plain 2 crosscut Weaver base to which I’ve mounted Weaver 49045 rings. I still feel like I need to bring the scope back another inch, especially on higher magnification. I’ve looked at a lot of bases online including picatinny and they all seem geared for moving the scope forward.

What do you suggest?

Thank you in advance for your thoughtful reply.

Jim

 

 

Hi Jim,

 

It looks like you have done the obvious, and that is get the dual extension rings and face them both toward the stock.

 

I really don’t have any other ideas for stock bases.  A cheap solution is the have a good machinist or gun smith drill new holes in a 1 piece base that allow it to be installed 1 inch further back than the stock holes.

 

There could be other issues:

 

I don’t know the scope you have on there, but if it’s a low powered scope they tend to have short tubes and therefore not much in the way of lee way moving it back.  If that’s the case then may want to consider replacing the scope with one with a longer main tube.

 

As a last resort you may want to consider having a gunsmith measure you and determine if the stock is just too long.  I’m not a big guy and have to cut down stocks so the gun fits me.

 

Scott 

 

 

Scope for Remington 870 Shotgun

My girl friend hunts and I do not I am getting her an 870Express and I want to get her a scope for it, and I know nothing about buying them. She hunts Deer Turkey .can you tell me what kind of scope she will need,Thanks

 

Stephen

 

Hi Stephan,

 

When using a shotgun for deer and Turkey, a low powered scope is all you really need.  The range is restricted compared to a rifle.

 

A couple of real solid choices are:

 

Leupold Shotgun / Muzzleloader scopes.  These are high quality, tough scopes that will last a real long time.  I’d go for the 1-4x models.

Here’s a link to the page: http://www.theriflescopestore.com/leshmusc.html

 

 

Bushnell makes a nice Camo shotgun scope.  They are good quality scopes in the right magnification range.

Here’s a link to that page: http://www.theriflescopestore.com/butrcatusc.html

 

You will need to be able to mount the scope onto the gun.  You can swap out the barrel on an 870 to use either shot (for turkey) or slugs (for deer).  Typically guys will go with a saddle mount from B-Square.  With a saddle mount, you can swap out barrels and never have to take the scope off.  They are $54. 

Hope that helps!

Scott

Nikon Question

Hi,

I have a new Ruger M77 Hawkeye 308 that I am looking to put a scope on.  I’ve been looking at Nikon Monarch scopes, specifically the 8420, 8422 and 8425.

My questions;

Are any of these too much scope for this 308?  

Also, any opinion on the 8425?  A number of sites do not even carry it, which pauses me to ask what’s wrong with it.  Another item of concern is the 1/8 MOA and lack of total MOA as compared to a 1/4 MOA scope.  

One of our local Brick and Mortar sporting good stores thought a Buckmaster 6453 was all I needed.


I need some help before I can choose.  Great web site by the way.

Thanks,
           Jim

 

 

Hi Jim,

 

Thanks for the inquiry.

 

First, the Ruger M77 is a very accurate rifle, especially in .308.  If you intend on doing some serious long range shooting, the 8425 is a good option.  I’d say if you will be shooting 500 yards or over, go with the 8425.  The 8422 would good to say 400 yards, and the 8420 to 300 yards.

 

The Buckmaster is a good scope.  The main difference is the quality of the optics.  The Monarch has 95% light transmission, while the Buckmaster has 92%.  If low light shooting performance doesn’t matter to your type of shooting, then the Buckmaster is a fine choice and will save you some money.

 

I don’t know why other sites don’t carry the 8425 other than they are hard to come by.  I have sold plenty of them so I know there’s nothing wrong with them.  I have one in stock. 

 

Here’s the link to the Nikon Monarch scope page: http://www.theriflescopestore.com/nimosc.html

 

and the link to the Nikon Buckmaster scope  page: http://www.theriflescopestore.com/nibusc.html

 

If you would like to discuss this I’d be happy to talk with you.

 

Scott

 

 

Mounts for Leupold VX-1 on Ruger 10/22???

Scott,

 I was looking to purchase a Leupold VX-1 2-7 x 28 Rimfire scope from your site. When I tried to match up sight mounts through your links it said “none available??? How do I mount this scope on a 10/22 and I also am wanting a gloss finish so I would want the mounts to have a gloss finish.

 Also are these items in stock and can I receive them before Christmas???

 Thanks in advance for the help…

 Regards, 

Keith

Hi Keith,

 

I’ll set you up with Leupold standard rings and bases:

 

Here’s the proper base for the 10/22: http://store.theriflescopestore.com/ru10glfi.html

And the rings:

http://store.theriflescopestore.com/oneinloglfi.html

 

And the Leupold VXI scope: http://store.theriflescopestore.com/levx2ulri28o.html

 

All this stuff is in stock.  If you order today or tomorrow you will definitely have it for Christmas.

 

Scott

 

 

 

Rim Fire Scope Choice

Hi I own a 22 cal Remington  fieldmaster pump action I would like to put a scope on it but to be honest I’m not sure what to get, I would like to spend around 100 dollars. I use it mostly for target but I also hunt small  game with it. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks— Stepan

 

The Nikon rimfire scopes are a good value.  They are a fixed 4x.  You can find them here:

 

http://www.theriflescopestore.com/niprrisc.html

 

I have a Bushnell rimfire scope on my .17 HMR.  They’re cheap, but good enough for fooling around with.  You can find one here:

 

 http://www.theriflescopestore.com/buspairisc.html

 

Hope this helps!

Scott

Mounts for CVA Optima Elite

Hi Scott,

I have a boy that I hunt with that has a CVA Optima Elite with the .243 barrel on it.  I bought some Weaver bases for it.  The holes line up, but the screws are too small.  Can you please help.  Ralph.

 

Hi Ralph,

The CVA Optima Elites have large diameter holes drilled and tapped into them compared to a standard rifle.  You need #8-40 screws.  DuraSight also makes bases and screws for the Elite, P/N DS102B (or 102s for the stainless barrel).

Scott

Help Choosing a Scope for My Man

 

Hi Scott ,

I’m buying my man a rifle for Christmas and it needs a scope too. I know absolutely nothing about scopes, but I do know he needs one for this Browning X-bolt Hunter .270 caliber Winston I’m getting him. He’s been hunting about 3 years and likes high quality but doesn’t demand the best there is.  I could spend $200-$350 for a scope. What do you recommend? Maybe you could suggest two for me in that range and I could check them out-if that actually means anything- I’ll probably go by gut choice, but at least I’d have two good suggestions!

Appreciate it,

Cindy

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Cindy,

 

Thank you for the inquiry.

 

Part of choosing a scope is knowing how far the average shot is.  If you man shoots up to 200 yards, then a scope with 3-9x magnification would be fine.  If he shoots up to 300 yards then a 4-12x would be better.

 A number of solid choices in the price range you mention are the:

 Nikon Buckmaster Scope:

 3-9x or 4-12x

 Leupold VXII: 3-9x scopes 

 Bushnell Elite 4200:3-9x Scopes 

Bushnell Elite 3200: 4-12x Scope 

You really can’t go wrong with any of the scopes.

Scott

Can you Suggest a scope for my Ruger 270WSM

Hi!
I have several long range rifles but I just picked up a nice Ruger in a 270 WSM with a SS barrel.
I am always confused as to what scope to buy.
I also have a Remington 7MM Mag with a 3-9 Bushnell scope that I am perfectly happy with.
This new Ruger has a SS barrel and rings so I would like a silver scope with 12x or higher and a Mil dot reticle.
I would like to keep it under $500.
What can you suggest for long range shooting?
I do more target shooting then anything from a bench.
Thanks,
Don

Hi Don,

It’s tough to find the mil-dot reticle in a silver scope with a minimum of 12x and under $500.

Here are some options that are close to your requirements:

Leupold VXIII: http://store.theriflescopestore.com/leu62330.html

Great optics and very durable.

Nikon Titanium: http://store.theriflescopestore.com/nitisc5va44a.html

Nikon Buckmaster: http://store.theriflescopestore.com/nibusc4va40s.html

If you could live with a black scope there are a lot of options the meet the mil-dot,12x and $500 requirements.

Scott

Conquest Scope Reticle

Do you carry a Zeiss 6×20x50 in matte black with a Z-800 Reticle? Also can you get it illuminated? I do not see this scope on your web site.

Ken

Hi Ken,

The Zeiss 6-20×50mm comes with the RapidZ 1000 reticle only, not the 800. And there is no illuminated reticle available.

You can see the RapidZ 1000 scope here: http://store.theriflescopestore.com/zemccosc596v.html

Scott