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Ella
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Posted: April/02/2008 at 20:19 |
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I just purchased a sightron sii 4x compact. It seems a very nice scope and I expect to be pleased. But I'm encountering problems mounting it and was looking for advice.
I tried to use Talley LW one piece mounts, but even with one extension piece, I lack about a 1/4" of mounting room on the scope tube.
With a second extension ring, it looks like the scope would fit exactly--no space to spare--but I've heard (without further explanation) that it is bad practice to put rings up against the "slant" at either end of the scope tube, i.e., one should leave a 1/4" of flat tube beyond the edge of the ring.
Can anyone offer any advice (especially advice tender on the wallet, I unfortunately can't upgrade to an FX right now, and that long eye relief is important to me).
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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I hate to say it but the compact model probably isnt a long enough tube and you should have just gone with a 3-9x40 sightron which is available with a mil dot reticle which can be used for known hold over points. The 4x compact would be a nice choice for a 22. probably not what you want to hear but just my thought on it. Sometime you have to check out several makes of mounts to find a set up that will work. look at the Warne mounts - this might work for you.
Edited by Urimaginaryfrnd - April/03/2008 at 21:29 |
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Ella
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Urimaginaryfrnd, I appreciate your response. When I purchased the scope I didn't realize it was a "compact" (the SWFA page for this item doesn't use the word "Compact" or "rimfire," though it does provide an oal). I thought I was buying the Sightron equivalent of the old Leupold M8. Afterwards, having had a Burris short mag on this action--without any mounting difficulties--I naively assumed it would be OK.
I am wanting a no fuss, no muss, long eye relief 4x and would prefer not to use a variable.
The Warne base looks like a possible solution--I'll have to call and make sure this is LH compatible.
Would you happen to know if the warnings about mounting rings at the extremities of the flat tube surface on a scope are justified? And if so, could you explain briefly the reasoning?
Thanks for your suggestions.
Sincerely,
Ella
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koshkin
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One-piece base is probably the best way to go.
As for that Sightron. It is a great little scope. ILya |
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Ella
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Koshkin, earlier I did a search of this sight and saw you were favorably disposed towards this scope. I find the view startlingly clear and bright. Perhaps you can comment on keeping rings away from the edges of the flat mounting space on scope tubes? I ask because, if it CAN be done and done without risk, two extended Talleys will look better than the one piece base: nothing would overhang the ejection cutout.... Sincerely, Ella
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Ella check your PM at 24hr.
til later
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