Need HIGH Rings that are light weight
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 9:43 pm
Hey gang-
My new silhouette rifle is coming together. Finally getting my 1712 w/VIII EFR. The rifle is coming with Weaver bases preinstalled, which I like.
What Weaver style rings are available that are tall but light weight?
My current setup is a CZ 452 Varmint in a Merier stock, and for optics I start the season with a Sightron SIIBS6-24x42SIL until my hold improves, then move to a Leupold FXIII 30X w 1/2” dot.
Because I swap scopes around frequently, my scopes are mounted on Warne Maxima QD Ultra High rings (their “AR” rings). The problem is the Warnes are HEAVY- they literally add 1/2 pound to the setup. They’re .935” from top of rail to bottom of scope tube, and bring the scope to the perfect height with my head near vertical. I’m pretty sure I’ll need lighter rings for the new 1712/EFR rifle.
Any suggestions???
Edit- I just remembered, my 452 has a DIP base, which adds some height, perhaps .25’, so altogether my current setup is 1.1-1.2” between the top of the rail and bottom of the scope tube. I often find myself wishing I could get it even higher.
What is the NRA rule regarding maximum scope height for Hunter class?
I’m really hoping someone has suggestions for a light weight solution that will allow me to mount my EFR on my 1712 at least 1.25” or more above the receiver. I’ve only been doing this a few years, so I’m still learning. Please- educate me, if what I’m trying to accomplish here is folly, say so. I went through 4 or 5 sets of rings before I found the Warne Ultra High rings, and it just feels like the higher I go, the more stable my hold gets and my stamina improves. At one point, I mounted my Sightron Silhouette scope on some cheap aperture rings that allowed cowitness of iron sights through an opening between the rail clamp and scope clamp. It looked goofy, but those things were TALL! I must have had my scope almost 1.5’ above the receiver. Ironically, I shot some of the best scores in my practice sessions that week!
DrGunner
Any advice is appreciated-
DrGunner
My new silhouette rifle is coming together. Finally getting my 1712 w/VIII EFR. The rifle is coming with Weaver bases preinstalled, which I like.
What Weaver style rings are available that are tall but light weight?
My current setup is a CZ 452 Varmint in a Merier stock, and for optics I start the season with a Sightron SIIBS6-24x42SIL until my hold improves, then move to a Leupold FXIII 30X w 1/2” dot.
Because I swap scopes around frequently, my scopes are mounted on Warne Maxima QD Ultra High rings (their “AR” rings). The problem is the Warnes are HEAVY- they literally add 1/2 pound to the setup. They’re .935” from top of rail to bottom of scope tube, and bring the scope to the perfect height with my head near vertical. I’m pretty sure I’ll need lighter rings for the new 1712/EFR rifle.
Any suggestions???
Edit- I just remembered, my 452 has a DIP base, which adds some height, perhaps .25’, so altogether my current setup is 1.1-1.2” between the top of the rail and bottom of the scope tube. I often find myself wishing I could get it even higher.
What is the NRA rule regarding maximum scope height for Hunter class?
I’m really hoping someone has suggestions for a light weight solution that will allow me to mount my EFR on my 1712 at least 1.25” or more above the receiver. I’ve only been doing this a few years, so I’m still learning. Please- educate me, if what I’m trying to accomplish here is folly, say so. I went through 4 or 5 sets of rings before I found the Warne Ultra High rings, and it just feels like the higher I go, the more stable my hold gets and my stamina improves. At one point, I mounted my Sightron Silhouette scope on some cheap aperture rings that allowed cowitness of iron sights through an opening between the rail clamp and scope clamp. It looked goofy, but those things were TALL! I must have had my scope almost 1.5’ above the receiver. Ironically, I shot some of the best scores in my practice sessions that week!
DrGunner
Any advice is appreciated-
DrGunner