Rings for my new VX-5

• Dec 25, 2018

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At first blush I preferred a front extended talley for the 30mm VX5 tube but they did not offer....the regulars, however, worked fine on a Cooper 52.

 

• Dec 25, 2018

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mtmuley said:

Why a picatinny on a normal hunting rifle? mtmuley

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I used a Warne rail on my Remington 700 in 338 Win. Mag. so I could get the scope far enough back. Before the rail I had Warne two piece steel bases, and just wasn't able to move the scope as far back as I wanted it. The scope is a Leupold VX-1 3-9x40. I've never used a rail before but in this case I sure do like it.

My least favorite rings are the standard Leupolds. Used them for years but that was before I knew any better.

Burris Signatures that were mentioned are a great option also.

 

• Dec 25, 2018

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mtmuley said:

Why a picatinny on a normal hunting rifle? mtmuley

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a sendero is a normal hunting rifle?

 

• Dec 25, 2018

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belly-deep said:

Prolly cuz the VX5 has a pretty short tube in front of the adjustment knobs.

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yup. mounting leeway, and the rail and warnes provide a cost efficient, straight, bomb proof combo. and an extra few ounces aren't going to matter on a 11lb bean field rig.

 

• Dec 25, 2018

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Rancho Loco said:

a sendero is a normal hunting rifle?

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Nope. Not normal. Not any different in dimensions from any other 700 chambered in that cartridge. mtmuley

 

• Dec 25, 2018

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mtmuley said:

Nope. Not normal. Not any different in dimensions from any other 700 chambered in that cartridge. mtmuley

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• Dec 25, 2018

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Rancho Loco said:

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So that's why you need a rail. Thanks rancho. mtmuley

 

• Dec 25, 2018

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I like Talley's. I also recently tried the DNZ Game Reaper, which is a very solid mount.

 

• Dec 25, 2018

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Talley’s

 

• Dec 25, 2018

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Hawkins Precision 1pc base/ring! Super nice and a quality product.

 

• Dec 26, 2018

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Lots of votes for Talley. I'll throw in along with them. It really is hard to go wrong with Talleys.

 

• Dec 26, 2018

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Talley medium height rings for your barrel contour

 

• Dec 26, 2018

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X2 for the talleys or leupold backcountry. Lightweight, simple, and strong. I like that there's one less connection with a ring and base made together

 

• Dec 27, 2018

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Blacktailbc said:

Talley lightweight rings. With the one piece base/ring

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X 2 these are really nice rings.

 

• Dec 27, 2018

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ishootdasmallones said:

I like Talley's. I also recently tried the DNZ Game Reaper, which is a very solid mount.

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Same here. Talley's on the bolt actions and a DNZ Game Reaper with a VX-1 on the Marlin 45-70. The Talley's really are a no brainer for any bolt action rifle.

 

• Dec 28, 2018

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Mallardsx2 said:

X 2 these are really nice rings.

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Are all of the screws used of the Torx type or those effen Allen heads?

 

• Dec 28, 2018

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You can spend more money on rings than Talleys but I'm not sure it is worth it on a hunting rifle.

With that said, I have a Talley 700 Long Action rail I no longer need if you're interested.

 

• Dec 28, 2018

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antelopedundee said:

Are all of the screws used of the Torx type or those effen Allen heads?

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...torx...Great customer info/service.

 

• Dec 28, 2018

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noharleyyet said:

...torx...Great customer info/service.

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Thanks.

 

• Dec 28, 2018

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I've got a set of Leupold QRW #49841 bases and a set of Leupold Backcountry medium rings # 175120 waitin for a Rem 700 to get back. I wanted the Leupold QRH #49842 bases, but they are out of production and hard to find. One place purports to have them, but I'll be damned if I'd pay $13 to ship a $30 item.