Semper Noctem
Desk Rabbit
I'm going to pick up an eagle stock pack for it, which should give me a bit more elevation. Thanks for the input! I wasn't sure what to make of the height.
Yup... Another 700 Build Thread.
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- Feb 4, 2013
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Man, that is one high mount.
sailskidrive
Legalize the Constitution
I agree with Russ, it looks high but its not that egregious. You to need account for the fact that the Super Sniper has that smaller 42mm objective which makes it look higher than what it is.
Below is a pic of my Rem 700 PSS when it wore a SWFA 10x. The rings were medium height (1") by Badger Ordnance. Unless you get rid of the rail and use Fudd style rings directly on the receiver it will be difficult to mount it much lower.
The bottom pic is the new scope with .885" rings, it has a 50mm objective which makes it appear closer to the barrel but in reality there is only about 1/8" of an inch difference in height between the two setups.
Kingjamez
Gun Builder
Semper Noctem
Desk Rabbit
I think I'm going to pick up a set of the TPS Super Low rings for it, because I agree it looks a bit high. Because the objective is only 42, I have a bit more room to bring it down. Anyone need a pair of 30mm low rings? lol
sailskidrive
Legalize the Constitution
How low are the ultra low rings?
Kingjamez
Gun Builder
Semper Noctem
Desk Rabbit
The ultra low rings are .820 and the low are .925.
sailskidrive
Legalize the Constitution
Found this on Gunbroker, thought it was kind a cool idea.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=349813229
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=349813229
- Feb 4, 2013
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Phoenix Rifles will doa tactical bolt knob right for $70, knob included.
sailskidrive
Legalize the Constitution
I'll have to check them out. Have you used them?
Semper Noctem
Desk Rabbit
I'm starting to wonder if the EGW base is too high for the SS bell. Ill wait until the super low rings come in, but I might consider a lower 20 moa base too.
Anyone ever run a EGW base and SS at the same time?
Anyone ever run a EGW base and SS at the same time?
lkenefic
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- Aug 19, 2011
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Here's mine.... Remington 700 short action with varmit contour barrel (.308 Win) McGee Prone stock; Anschutz rail; REG Palma rear sight and Mid Tompkins front sight (not shown); OK Webr barrel band; custom bolt handle. Leupold M8 12x scope
- Feb 4, 2013
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No, But some people over on Snipers Hide speak highly of them.
I sent mine to Short Action Customs in Ohio. They actually drill and tap the bolt handle and put a LONG set screw in it to reinforce the arm. $100, I shipped Priority Mail on Tuesday, it was back to me on Monday.
http://shortactioncustoms.com/?page_id=292
sailskidrive
Legalize the Constitution
Here's mine.... Remington 700 short action with varmit contour barrel (.308 Win) McGee Prone stock; Anschutz rail; REG Palma rear sight and Mid Tompkins front sight (not shown); OK Webr barrel band; custom bolt handle. Leupold M8 12x scope
Nice scope choice...
sailskidrive
Legalize the Constitution
Kewl... I'll check them out. A friend offered to do it for me, but sometimes he gets side tracked and I don't want to get it back next Spring.
lkenefic
Ultimate Member
- Aug 19, 2011
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Nice scope choice...
Thanks.... purchased as a take off from a rifle that came into my local shop when I lived in Tucson some years ago for the princely sum of $150... I knew I'd find a use for it somewhere down the line.
INMY01TA
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- Dec 29, 2008
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Wouldn't low rings make it lower?Below is a pic of my Rem 700 PSS when it wore a SWFA 10x. The rings were medium height (1") by Badger Ordnance. Unless you get rid of the rail and use Fudd style rings directly on the receiver it will be difficult to mount it much lower.
sailskidrive
Legalize the Constitution
That's the point I was trying to make. You could drop it another 1/8", but that's about it.
Semper Noctem
Desk Rabbit
So I ended up ordering a set of the super low TPS rings and I did the math on them - with the EGW base and super low TPS Rings the scope bell will have 1/4" clearance. That's a bit better don’t you think?
I am concerned that super low rings won’t allow me to mount the scope far enough forward for a solid cheek weld.
If that’s the case I’m going to ditch the EGW base for one that has a lower profile.
I’ll know Thursday when they come in.
EDIT: Just ordered a Weaver Tactical 20 MOA Base in case the EGW still gives me a height issue. This way, if the low rings work with the Weaver, I can return the super low - either way I have 2 heights of rings and two heights of bases to figure it out.
I am concerned that super low rings won’t allow me to mount the scope far enough forward for a solid cheek weld.
If that’s the case I’m going to ditch the EGW base for one that has a lower profile.
I’ll know Thursday when they come in.
EDIT: Just ordered a Weaver Tactical 20 MOA Base in case the EGW still gives me a height issue. This way, if the low rings work with the Weaver, I can return the super low - either way I have 2 heights of rings and two heights of bases to figure it out.
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