Visit the SWFA.com site to check out our current specials. |
Picatinny? |
Post Reply |
Author | |
300S&W
Optics God Joined: January/27/2008 Location: Burlington,WV Status: Offline Points: 10592 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Posted: January/01/2011 at 07:22 |
Will Weaver style rings work on them?
|
|
"I ain't got time to bleed!"
|
|
jonoMT
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: November/13/2008 Location: Montana Status: Offline Points: 4853 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Probably, but the fit may not be exact. That could lead to some movement. Another thing to consider about a picatinny rail: It may make it harder to feed rounds in if you have to top load. I wanted to switch to detachable mags anyway, but it certainly pushed the decision...at least with Rem. 700 actions.
|
|
Reaction time is a factor...
|
|
300S&W
Optics God Joined: January/27/2008 Location: Burlington,WV Status: Offline Points: 10592 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
THANKS,Jono. Seems I read about the poor fit issue somewhere but wanted to double check.
My problem is with a M70 stock with a too long lop that I don't want to cut down and a scope that has too little eye relief. Even extended rings won't work.
|
|
"I ain't got time to bleed!"
|
|
helo18
Optics Jedi Knight Joined: December/02/2006 Location: Montana Status: Offline Points: 5620 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
You could buy a new stock for it with a shorter length of pull. By the way, we need pictures.
|
|
To be prepared for War is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.
GEORGE WASHINGTON |
|
stickbow46
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: January/07/2009 Location: Benton, Pa Status: Offline Points: 4678 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Try looking at EGW line of rails,they fit both styles of rings !
|
|
Pearls of Wisdom are Heard not Spoken
|
|
jonoMT
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: November/13/2008 Location: Montana Status: Offline Points: 4853 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Chances are, if both the rail and the rings are good quality or better, Weaver-style rings will work with a Picatinny rail. The opposite might not be true since a Weaver rail may not have the .206" spacing required to meet the Picatinny spec. EGW, Badger, Seekins and some others will give you a rail that will work well. No harm in trying the rings if you already have them. If they don't work out, you can replace them with Picatinny rings. Like I said, it will probably work. But there is a possibility it won't because the tolerances are off even slightly.
I've done some engineering for a rail-mounted accessory and found that the Picatinny spec is not as specific as you might think. Not all tolerances are specified, although the drawings appear detailed. And some, of course, must be strictly adhered to. I had to consult Seekins to make sure I was doing it right. More info: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/lid=12631/GunTechdetail/Picatinny_Rails__Weaver_Rails__What_s_The_Difference_ |
|
Reaction time is a factor...
|
|
300S&W
Optics God Joined: January/27/2008 Location: Burlington,WV Status: Offline Points: 10592 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I thought I was putting this rifle together for my SIL but it turned out it was for me. So I really would rather keep the rifle the way it is. D'd I hate having short arms and neck.
Sounds like I should stay with the same manufacterer for both the rail and rings. OR I could play musical scopes with ones I have with longer e/r although for what I use this rifle for I like the GS. For most of my hunting I don't use this rifle but would at least like it work.
|
|
"I ain't got time to bleed!"
|
|
Post Reply | |
Tweet
|
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |