IdahoSkies
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I have a sporterized 1903 springfield. It has the Redfield scope base and a vintage Weaver K4 scope, looks to be a 30mm scope. The weaver scope reticle is just to fine for me and I have trouble seeing it against anything but a very bright back ground. I also would also like a bit more magnification than the x4 power offers. (As my monicker points out I'm in Idaho, and the space can be a bit wide here). So a variable scope would be nice. (I have a 3-9 x 40mm on my other rifles).
My problem is that the action and the scope mount does not leave much clearance for a scope with a rear bell much bigger than what is currently on the rifle. maybe a few mm wider. I measure the bell to be at 1.44 inches.
Do they still make higher rings for that mount? If I raise the rings, I am going to need a cheek pad for the stock.
What are my options?
Here are some photos of what I am talking about.
Here is a photo of the rifle and scope. (Bolt handle down)
Here is the front objective bell. A 40mm scope will fit here.
Here is the area I am concerned with.
This photo shows the clearance of the bolt handle. It really is just a few mms.
So what scope will fit here? I really dont want to put taller rings on. 1) I don't know if taller rings exist for this base, and 2) the mount is just slightly taller than I would like for the stock already.
Any variable scope recommendations for the space I have?
My problem is that the action and the scope mount does not leave much clearance for a scope with a rear bell much bigger than what is currently on the rifle. maybe a few mm wider. I measure the bell to be at 1.44 inches.
Do they still make higher rings for that mount? If I raise the rings, I am going to need a cheek pad for the stock.
What are my options?
Here are some photos of what I am talking about.
Here is a photo of the rifle and scope. (Bolt handle down)
Here is the front objective bell. A 40mm scope will fit here.
Here is the area I am concerned with.
This photo shows the clearance of the bolt handle. It really is just a few mms.
So what scope will fit here? I really dont want to put taller rings on. 1) I don't know if taller rings exist for this base, and 2) the mount is just slightly taller than I would like for the stock already.
Any variable scope recommendations for the space I have?