I’ve got a 3-9X40MM scope that I want to put on a picatinny rail. Got any recommendations. I’ve never mounted a scope before so I figured I should ask before buying something that won’t fit the objective end or won’t let me close the lens covers.
July 11, 2024, 08:25 PM
sourdough44
May I ask the type of gun? An AR is different than the average bolt action.
July 11, 2024, 08:31 PM
mark123
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Originally posted by sourdough44: May I ask the type of gun? An AR is different than the average bolt action.
It’s for my 20” AR-15.
July 11, 2024, 08:47 PM
pbslinger
What's the tube diameter?
July 11, 2024, 08:59 PM
sourdough44
I have various types, but for average use Warne or Burris usually are where I start looking. With an AR, the scope usually needs to be much higher than a bolt gun.
This Warne decision tool may help. Not all manufacturers will have the same height under a given description, ‘ultra-high’ or whatever.
I’d guess 1” tube.
July 11, 2024, 09:42 PM
P250UA5
Burris Zee Signature for the 4-20x50 on my Tikka
IIRC NikonUser recommended them at the time
Don't recall if mine are Weaver or Pic rail
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July 12, 2024, 04:50 AM
mark123
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Originally posted by pbslinger: What's the tube diameter?
1”.
July 12, 2024, 05:26 AM
mark123
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Originally posted by sourdough44: … With an AR, the scope usually needs to be much higher than a bolt gun. …
Yeah, that’s why I ask. I know you want it as low as possible but I’d imagine the AR handguard gets in the way of the objective end of the scope if it’s too low.
I guess I’m asking how to determine the height I want and then choose the rings according to that decision.
Those look like what I need. Mounting the scope forward a little to get it where it needs to be. Thanks.This message has been edited. Last edited by: mark123,
July 14, 2024, 02:40 AM
KMitch200
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Originally posted by mark123:
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Originally posted by sourdough44: May I ask the type of gun? An AR is different than the average bolt action.
It’s for my 20” AR-15.
I used a cantilever mount on both 5.56 & .308. Rings just couldn’t get the scope where I wanted it without using part of the rail on the handguard which I did not want to do.
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July 17, 2024, 03:19 PM
RichardC
Have hou purchased something yet?
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July 17, 2024, 03:59 PM
mark123
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Originally posted by RichardC: Have you purchased something yet?
Badger Ordnance for my tactical stuff and Talley Rings/mounts for hunting rifles...
Wes
July 25, 2024, 06:04 AM
mark123
I got the Warne. It’s a little higher and it’s natural to look through the scope. Just raising the rifle to my cheek the scope is in view, no futzing around to try to see through it.