Scope mounts

[stevekozak]

I am looking to put a scope on my iron-sighted Rem 700 ADL in .270. I have never scoped a gun before. I need suggestions for good mount for the rifle, and if possible suggestions for a good scope under $500. 300 yards is probably the max distance I would be shooting and probably nothing larger than a mule deer. Thanks.

 

[R H Clark]

There are many good mounts for the 700.Just don't buy the cheapest you can find.For hunting I would suggest a variable 2X-3X on the low end and not over 12X on the high end of magnification.

I would suggest a Leupold VX2 or VX3 or a Zeiss Conquest.Don't put a really cheap scope on it.

It would be best if you can go to a large sporting store and try several scopes and possibly mounts.The most important thing for me in a hunting rifle is to balance the scope to the rifle and to me.I don't want a scope that has to be mounted so high because of a large objective that I have to lift my cheek from the stock to see through it.I also want to be able to position it so I don't have to adjust my head forward or back to get a good sight picture.This will depend on the scopes eye relief,tube length, and adjustability in the mounts.

 

[stevekozak]

There are many good mounts for the 700.Just don't buy the cheapest you can find.For hunting I would suggest a variable 2X-3X on the low end and not over 12X on the high end of magnification.

I would suggest a Leupold VX2 or VX3 or a Zeiss Conquest.Don't put a really cheap scope on it.

It would be best if you can go to a large sporting store and try several scopes and possibly mounts.The most important thing for me in a hunting rifle is to balance the scope to the rifle and to me.I don't want a scope that has to be mounted so high because of a large objective that I have to lift my cheek from the stock to see through it.I also want to be able to position it so I don't have to adjust my head forward or back to get a good sight picture.This will depend on the scopes eye relief,tube length, and adjustability in the mounts.

Thanks for you answer. No one else wanted to help a brother out, I guess. I don't want to cheap out on scope, but don't want to spend a fortune. I am trying to find out more about good mounts before I buy a scope.

 

[Mike1234567]

You might get more replies if you post in the "Firearm Accessories" forum.

 

[451 Detonics]

Steel mounts are preferable over aluminum, same with rings. A scope like the Burris 4.5-14X42 would be excellent for range and hunting.

 

[10-96]

I've always liked the classic lines and durability of the one peice leupold style or Burris mounts. Without spending a fortune- they scream "I care about my rifle and I'm not a high school kid scrounging for parts!"

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=9969/avs%7CColor_1=Black/ttver=2/Product/JR-1-PIECE-BASE

And for rings, I like the Burris Signatures...
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1730/Product/SIGNATURE-RINGS You'll want to scroll down to part number 118-420-401 for the rings to fit the mount above.

Once you go to Brownell's site, you can see alternatives (there's a lot to choose from!) And you might see some 2-piece mounts of the same variety, I think I still have a rifle or two with that style and they work plenty well, and look just as good. The point is getting something that YOU like and compliments the rifle. The days of the questionable and weak designs have pretty much been weeded out due to competition over the years, and your .270 could conceivably come closer to chewing up a cheap scope that a set of rings/mounts like I provided links to- it's not exactly a bone crusher. Another thing you'll want to pick up is a small tube of Loc-Tite Blue to hold the screws in place once you get her all put together.

 

[claiborne]

solid mounts

the mounts and rings and scopes I have settled on after too much inferior equipment and too much wasted money are: For shiny nice rings with a shiny nice Leupold VX II 3-9 on a shiny gun, you can't beat the beauty and brawn of Conetrol mounts and rings. If you are looking for solid durability in a matt finish, Burris Signature rings are hard to beat.
You can get the scope in matt or black and either set of of bases and rings in matt or shiny for under $500.00
As well, after many years of stripping out little screws due to loctite, getting all the optics associated screws tight enough to hold but not cause damage works better for me. The Burris signature rings and the Conetrol rings both aide immensely in keeping things tight without the need for loctite. I suggest using loctite sparingly if at all.
Good luck.

 

[BADUNAME37]

I prefer a single mount over a two-piece mount. Maybe I'm crazy, but I just think it adds a bit more strength to the rifle. I use Leupold one-piece mounts with Leupold Rings and even Leupold Scopes. I know, I know, I am dedicated to that name.

I have had so many issues in the past with other makes that I finally figured spend some good money and get something that moves where I move it and stays where I put it -- oh, and only do it ONE-TIME, instead of having to keep pulling off defective merchandise!

No doubt, even my varmint rifle that is over 25 years old is still right-on as the last time I sighted it in 25+ years ago!

Use some blue Loctite on the threads or red if you don't mind having to heat up the screws with a heat gun in order to loosen them!

 

[Vern Humphrey]

One thing to consider is the height of your rings -- they come in basically three hights. Higher rings are needed for scopes with larger objective lenses. For example, if you buy a scope with a 50mm objective lens, you will need high rings.

Another thing to consider is height of eye. You have iron sights, so the comb of your stock is not very high -- if it were, you wouldn't be able to press your face down far enough to use the iron sights. With a large objective lens and high rings, you will find you will have to lift your head off the stock to see through the scope. And that is not conducive to good shooting.

The best match to your rifle and stock would be a scope with a small objective lens -- 30mm or smaller.

 

[usmarine0352_2005]

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I would get Leupold Dual Dovetail mounts since they are extremely solid, durable and well priced.






And I would get a Zeiss Conquest 3x9 scope from Cabelas since they are only $399 there and you cannot beat that price. I have much more expensive Leupold scopes and the Zeiss outperforums all of them.
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[jmr40]

Steel mounts are preferable over aluminum, same with rings.

I disagree.

If you are talking about something with a picatinny rail and steel rings for a tactical/target rifle then maybe. On a hunting rifle the steel dovetail type rings with windage adjustable mounts are really a poor choice. Both the Talley Lightweight mounts or the DNZ mounts are aluminum and will prove to be stronger, lighter and much easier to properly mount.

I'll use nothing but Talley or DNZ. They will be 4-6 oz lighter, far easier to get the scope mounted and since the rings and bases are made in 1 piece they are stronger than the dovetail mounts.

Something with a cross slot that uses Weaver or Weaver style rings is my 2nd choice. If I wanted to be able to use backup iron sights I'd go this way with quick detachable rings.

 

[mshootnit]

The best mount combo I have used ( and I have used a fair number) is a Warne tactical rail one piece base coupled with Leupold PRW or QRW rings. I like medium or low rings. This combo is American made and very top notch. Machined right so you don't worry about lapping or alignment problems and the rail eliminates the need for extension rings or bases and adds flexibility in ring placement.

 

[stevekozak]

Thanks for the replies, guys!! You have given me a lot to think about, and a lot more research to do. Hopefully I will be up and scoped by November. Thanks again!

 

[usmarine0352_2005]

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I just saw some Leupold Rifleman mounts (aluminum) in that come in vertical or horizontal and are only about $20.




I use Talley Custom Vertical Rings on my new rifles and like them a lot. I think vertical rings are easier to install then horizonal rings.





When installing your rings you'll know you have them adjusted right when the scope will roll freely in the lower rings (for horizontal rings). And make sure not to over-tighten them.
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[TonyAngel]

When it comes to optics and mounts, I'm generally a high dollar kind of guy; but for hunting or shooting at the range, I don't know.

I see LOTS of Remingtons with $20 Weaver bases and $30 rings and they work. For a mid priced option, I really like the Warne bases and Leupold Signature rings.

As for the scope, I had a Bushnell Elite 3-9X32 that actually turned out to be pretty nice. You should also check out the offerings from Vortex, Weaver and Sightron as well.