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    Posted: January/01/2011 at 07:22
 
  Will Weaver style rings work on them?
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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.
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 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.
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You could buy a new stock for it with a shorter length of pull.  By the way, we need pictures. Big Smile
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Try looking at EGW line of rails,they fit both styles of rings !
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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_
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Originally posted by helo18 helo18 wrote:

You could buy a new stock for it with a shorter length of pull.  By the way, we need pictures. Big Smile
 
  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.  Bucky
 
  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.
 
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