That may ultimately be the solution. Have approx an inch of spacer and recoil pad to play with before removing wood.... Model 70s used to have metal buttplates, yes?
Thanx
Scope and Mount Problem
- Thread starter rhtwist
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Thanx
I am currently unsure of what you mean by extension rings. My choice was for a more classic mounting without a rail over the ejection port. Can you possibly point me to what you feel would be what is needed in my mounting and rings setup? Thank you if so!
troy fairweather
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Looking at the pictures again looks like you already have the extended mount, what is your length of pull on the gun.
Most guns did, stamped steel or cast aluminum was cheap comparatively.
My .375 has a long lop/large recoil pad, as well as a very long action. I had to shorten my gun 1/2" to fit and the scopes still almost butted on the front bell.
Ks5shooter
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Something like this perhaps this was on like eBay I'm not sure of the brand or if it's any good. But just putting it out there is an idea
Howland937
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I think the OP is going to have to consider a different scope of the Burris doesn't offer enough eye relief in the current configuration. There are rings like those @Ks5shooter shows that offer the offset necessary but they'll hang over and may hinder ejection and/or loading.
Looks like these would do the same
https://www.optics-pro.com/mounts/hawke-2-weaver-offset-mounting-1-ring-diameter/p,52716
Trial and error
Looks like these would do the same
https://www.optics-pro.com/mounts/hawke-2-weaver-offset-mounting-1-ring-diameter/p,52716
Trial and error
CapnMac
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And skimping on the recoil pad with a 375 beggars imagination. And, I know that feeling of being loathe to cut a wood stock. But, a well fitted rifle is its own reward.
It is possible that they are extended rings, I don't recall. Actually in a previous thread I measured approximately 14".
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Good looker! With my rifle butt resting on my arm which is parallel to the ground and holding the rifle grip. It seems like a stretch to hole the grip completely comfortably, but it is fine for reaching the trigger. Do not know if that indicates anything !??!!
Thanks for your time and suggestion!
Believe the offset is in the wrong direction. So the Warne rings on their slotted bases might have the necessary adjustment. Trial and error............................................... {
I felt the .338 Win Mag and that was definitely unpleasant from the bench. An issue I foresee is that I do not know of any professional gunsmiths from personal experience that would do the fitting. So holding off for last resort.
Thanks for the insight
Update...... Just removed the recoil pad completely. Looks like the eye relief is just about perfect, now. Not sure I really would like shooting the 30-06 without some recoil pad. The factory recoil pad is 1" thick. It is labeled Decelerator.
If it isn't one thing its another....
If it isn't one thing its another....
The stock maybe a little long. I generally prefer that stocks are just short of touching when my finger is comfortably on the trigger. If they are too long it screws with my hand and shoulder position
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Measuring mine like you show in your picture, I am just around 14". 13" to the end of the wood. ??
I know you don't want a one piece rail. Still it might be worth getting one so you can determine where you want the scope to be. Then it is a matter of seeing what options are possible. Otherwise you might be buying a lot of things that just don't work out.
I have shot a model 70 in 30-06 with a metal butt plate (off a bench). It wasn't pleasant but it could be tolerated in a hunting application.
I have shot a model 70 in 30-06 with a metal butt plate (off a bench). It wasn't pleasant but it could be tolerated in a hunting application.
Might be a little long for you. I think "average" is usually 13.5-13.75.
Also if your like my buddy Ed and you lay your head to the side, kinda over your shoulder, or keep it up real straight, your eye relief will need to be longer than average.
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doubleh
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This is posted as an example as to what can be done with extended rings.. I have a bum neck from an injury when I was 20 years old but it bothered me very little in my younger years. I bought a Ruger #1 and it's stock was longer than I preferred but I wasn't about to cut off any of the pretty wood it's stock had. Now these rifle use the expensive Ruger rings and the scopes set pretty far forward but I did OK with crawling the stock. Years passed, my neck became stiffer and stiffer, and stock crawling was just about undoable. With 2 of their extended rings I have kept the rifle useable and still retain all the pretty wood.
Howdy and I guess that could be correct. Can put a limb saver removeable butt pad while I am on the bench. Remove it from other firing positions. Been looking at some older Winchester thin red recoil pads, expensive and will probably need to be fitted. Scary when you don't have a relationship with an old school type gunsmith. Bluing, wood and such.
Thanx
Excellent point I did not consider. I am a laying to the side type.... Will come up with a solution yet. Thanks for your insights!
Older than some..... I don't care for extending my neck uncomfortably if at all possible. The combo to the style rings and dimensions of the scope put it into the uncomfortable range. Good points!
Kickeez also makes a thin sorbathane pad. I have one on my wife's 243 because it's a little bit too long for her with the stock pad. Adds about 1/2"
troy fairweather
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I was just looking for a cheap 1/2 pad for a stock I'm working on, miday has a pachmayr for $18.
Will take a gander at the Kickeez, thank You!
