Rifle Scopes 34mm rings

[hydro556]

I am getting ready to mount a Schmidt Bender 4-16x42 on my 308. It has a standard LTR contoured barrel, I am not sure of the number to designate this size.

I will need a set of 34mm rings and will most likely go with Badger. I have not decided 100% that I am going with the 42mm objective, but I am really leaning toward it. Can anyone say definitively which height rings I need? I know there arent many options, but I believe Badger makes a couple different heights. Can you also answer the same question if I go with a 50mm objective?

Lastly, I usually buy my Badger stuff from Adam Bauer, but if he doesnt have any in stock, can someone recommend another vendor?

 

[deadly0311]

Re: 34mm rings

Hydro, i personally like the Seekins. They are every bit as good as the Badger and are cheaper. With the 42 id personally run lows. With the 50 id run a .885 or so

 

[hydro556]

Re: 34mm rings

I agree with you on Glen's stuff. It is top notch, but I am really wanting to run Badgers on this one.

I will check out a set of Seekins though. I have never had any of his in 34mm.

 

[deadly0311]

Re: 34mm rings

Hydro, i really dislike the cross bolt on any ring. I had a set of Glenn's 34mm's on my PH and they were top notch. But for the Badgers, id run the Standards on the 42 and Mediums on the 50mm.

 

[long range dogr]

Re: 34mm rings

Hydro,

Heres a pic of a 50mm objective with a set of Glen's low rings

 

[hydro556]

Re: 34mm rings

I think that the 4-16x50 can only be had with MOA adjustments, and if that is the case, I will definitely be getting the 42. So, I will need shorter rings.

Anybody have any pictures of a 42mm Schmidt on a medium contour barrel? (similar to the LTR barrel's contour)

ETA- Long range- That is a beautiful rifle.

 

[biodegraded]

Re: 34mm rings

The pics in this post show the shortest Badger rings mounting a 56mm objective Hensoldt on a Rem action rifle. I think a 42mm would want something lower than the Badger 1" height.

 

[deadly0311]

Re: 34mm rings

i believe the Badger standards are .82 or something like that

 

[hydro556]

Re: 34mm rings

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: biodegraded</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The pics in this post show the shortest Badger rings mounting a 56mm objective Hensoldt on a Rem action rifle. I think a 42mm would want something lower than the Badger 1" height. </div></div>

The Badgers may not be an option then. I have had several pairs of 34mm rings, but they were always mounting a 56mm Schmidt. If those were the lowest they offer, then I will have to go another route.

I could just go with another 56mm Schmidt, but this rifle is my lightest, most compact rifle, and I was wanting to stay in that vein. Will have to look at other options if BO makes nothing lower.

 

[biodegraded]

Re: 34mm rings

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: deadly0311</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i believe the Badger standards are .82 or something like that </div></div>

As I recall that is correct for their 30mm rings, but the shortest for their 34mm rings is 1".

 

[deadly0311]

Re: 34mm rings

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: biodegraded</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: deadly0311</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i believe the Badger standards are .82 or something like that </div></div>

As I recall that is correct for their 30mm rings, but the shortest for their 34mm rings is 1". </div></div>

yep i stand corrected. You are correct the lowest 34mm that badger makes is the 1.00

The seekins lows 34mm are .92

 

[biodegraded]

Re: 34mm rings

It looks like Seekins is the way to go with that scope.

 

[madmax762]

Re: 34mm rings

warne makes 34mm medium rings that work with the 56mm Hensoldt on a sako TRG

 

[19Scout77]

Re: 34mm rings

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hydro556</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think that the 4-16x50 can only be had with MOA adjustments </div></div>

You have been misinformed.

 

[Hellbender]

Re: 34mm rings

I've got a mil adjustment 4-16x50 coming, too.