Rifle Scopes Scope ring height and recommendations

[Dahbarez]

So I just picked up a Leupold VX-5HD for my Remington 700 long action. I am about to order a Nighforce 20moa base, So I was hoping to see what height of rings I need and see if anyone has any recommendations for them.

 

[nn8734]

Badger standard height rings should work nicely for anything up to 50mm. I use the USMC versions for my 700. Nightforce equivalent should also work well.

 

[Dewey7271]

May want to post this here
https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/forums/sniper-s-hide-rifle-scopes/

 

[Dewey7271]

Whoops, sorry @nn8734

 

[nn8734]

Whoops, sorry @nn8734

No worries, rifle scopes is the more appropriate location....

@Tucker301 - can this be moved to Rifle Scopes forum?

 

[Tucker301]

Done

 

[Northernjets]

Here's a ring height calculator you might find useful

 

[wyotim307]

Do you have the 44mm or 56mm objective bell? if you are mounting this scope on a picatinny rail i would suggest low rings for the 44mm and medium height rings for the 56mm

 

[lancetkenyon]

WHICH VX5HD? The 1-5x24 to the 7-35x56? Also have a 2-10x42, 3-15x44, 3-15x56 & 4-20x52 in there for different objective sizes.
Also have some with 30mm tubes, and some with 34mm tubes.
What rifle/barrel contour?
Need the info to give an educated answer.
If you want a cover all answer....get 1.25" high rings.