I have a pair on BKL Medium rings but they are not taller enough.

My question is, "are the BKL Tall Rings taller enough to fit your fingers between the scope and the receiver on a 1712?"

I want to use the scope as a carry handle at matches while moving from the different spots on the firing line.


I thought of using some nylon webbing secured around the scope tube between the two scope ends as a carry handle but rings tall enough to fit me fingers between the receiver and the scope tube is a simpler solution.


Thank you everyone.

David,

The "high" rings are 0.2" taller than the medium rings. On a CZ 452 the high rings do make enough clearance so you could use it as a carry handle (and I'm guessing it would be the same on an Anschutz), however...

1. The two ranges where I shoot silhouette both have strict rules of always pointing the rifle in a safe direction. When moving stations that direction is muzzle straight up. I would guess your range has similar rules.

2. I would think having the scope at the right height for your body size/shape to achieve the best performance would be much more important than easy portability.

3. I'm not sure that I would want to carry the rifle by something that could easily become misaligned and mess up your rifle/scope zero.

If you're having a hard time transporting all your stuff from station to station perhaps you could use a rifle sling so you can throw it over your shoulder (muzzle up) and have your hands free for other things.

Just a thought.

Allen (long-time lurker, first-time poster.)

No one in their right mind would carry their rifle around by the scope.

+1 for what Jerry G said.

All I have to say is, the troll is out from under his bridge early today....

acorneau wrote:David,

The "high" rings are 0.2" taller than the medium rings. On a CZ 452 the high rings do make enough clearance so you could use it as a carry handle (and I'm guessing it would be the same on an Anschutz), however...

1. The two ranges where I shoot silhouette both have strict rules of always pointing the rifle in a safe direction. When moving stations that direction is muzzle straight up. I would guess your range has similar rules.

2. I would think having the scope at the right height for your body size/shape to achieve the best performance would be much more important than easy portability.

3. I'm not sure that I would want to carry the rifle by something that could easily become misaligned and mess up your rifle/scope zero.

If you're having a hard time transporting all your stuff from station to station perhaps you could use a rifle sling so you can throw it over your shoulder (muzzle up) and have your hands free for other things.

Just a thought.

Allen (long-time lurker, first-time poster.)

The range I shoot at also has strict rules about the muzzle pointing upwards. I was thinking about hunting and carrying it out in the field.

Correct field carry:

http://homestudy.ihea.com/hsafety/04fieldcarry.htm

Jerry G wrote:No one in their right mind would carry their rifle around by the scope.

+1

I'd get a Ruger American with a Redfield scope and a sling for hunting. Lighter to carry, and less worry about scratch and dent.

Brd_Hntr wrote:Correct field carry:

http://homestudy.ihea.com/hsafety/04fieldcarry.htm

Holding by the rifle scope is simply a variation of the trail carry your link describes.

DavidABQ wrote:I want to use the scope as a carry handle at matches while moving from the different spots on the firing line.

Dustin

dustinflint wrote:

DavidABQ wrote:I want to use the scope as a carry handle at matches while moving from the different spots on the firing line.

Dustin

I misspoke my intentions. You are correct that I wrote about changing positions when I should have said while carrying out in the field.

It really is a moot point since I cannot comfortably get my fingers around the scope and between the receiver. I will have to go with a sling instead.

We're just giving you a hard time.

Dustin

dustinflint wrote:We're just giving you a hard time.

Dustin

LOL!

NOT giving you a hard time. Trying to help a fellow competitor maintain repeatability and hit every target possible even if that target is a varmint.