Weatherby & Leupold scope problem?
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Weatherby & Leupold scope problem?
Just took my new Mark XXII out for a test run and is it a tack driver!! The problem I ran in to was that I almost don't have enough "up" clicks in my Leupold 6.5x20 to get out to 100 meters, plus I can't get the scope far enough away from my eye to be comfortable. I am using Leupold medium rings? I know an offset type setup would solve one problem but how do I get more height out of my scope. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Whiskeyralph
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Whiskeyralph
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Burris signature zee rings with the offset inserts. You can get them in several heights, and with the inserts, you can keep your scope in the center of its range. Please don't "shim" a high dollar scope.
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Jetmugg,
I understand the Burris rings with offset inserts, but what can one do about getting the scope a little farther away from my eye. Using the grooves in the weatherby, I have the rings all the way forward and with my long neck it's still too close? Have any suggestions for bases for a weatherby that I could use with the offset burris rings to solve this problem?
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Whiskyralph
I understand the Burris rings with offset inserts, but what can one do about getting the scope a little farther away from my eye. Using the grooves in the weatherby, I have the rings all the way forward and with my long neck it's still too close? Have any suggestions for bases for a weatherby that I could use with the offset burris rings to solve this problem?
Thanks,
Whiskyralph
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Re: Weatherby & Leupold scope problem?
Let's see - two problems, right?Whiskeyralph wrote:Just took my new Mark XXII out for a test run and is it a tack driver!! The problem I ran in to was that I almost don't have enough "up" clicks in my Leupold 6.5x20 to get out to 100 meters, plus I can't get the scope far enough away from my eye to be comfortable. I am using Leupold medium rings? I know an offset type setup would solve one problem but how do I get more height out of my scope. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Whiskeyralph
- Insufficient elevation.
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Drop compensated rings are always good, and I agree with Jetmugg about shimming unless you plan to lap the rings thoroughly before tightening the scope. That's a very nice Leupold and it would be a shame to bend it.
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im not sure about bases or things like that, but you could try one of those slip-on recoil pads from limbsaver or comparable company, those will move you LOP about and inch depending on the model you get, so in theory thatll move the whole rifle forward 1", which moves the scope 1" away from you also,
+1 Burris signature zee rings...
+1 Burris signature zee rings...
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just a thought but i have found that a highr ring brings my face off the stock a bit and off also means(atleast for me )back not a lot but a smidge may mak all the difference,
i use burris xtra high rings and tall 11mm to weaver adapters, with the XXII and weatherby high comb it may be wort a try
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dave
i use burris xtra high rings and tall 11mm to weaver adapters, with the XXII and weatherby high comb it may be wort a try
cheers
dave
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