Rifle Scopes Which badger rings should i use with my scope?

[jmichael99]

I dont know which size to use.
Its going on an AR10 and the 20MOA base goes the entire way down the handguard

My scope is a Nightforce 12-42x56mm. I would like for it to be as low as possible.

Thoughts?

 

[TheGerman]

SCOPE RINGS SIZING CHART | Badger Ordnance

I'm guessing (since I cant find it listed) that the outside diameter of your objective is around 60mm. 62mm = 2.36 inches

Since your rail doesn't need to take your barrel contour into consideration, divide 2.36 in half and you are at 1.18 required height to clear it.

From the list, these sound like a good fit for you and still have a little extra height just incase.

306-29 30mm USN EBR Alloy “Issue Item” 1.250” .659” 4.3 oz.

 

[CanPopper]

I'm always under the impression that AR's and scope rings as low as possible are not compatible criteria.

How low you can go really depends on the shape of your face. For my round face, I need 1.45" to have a good comfortable scope height. Lower and I find myself forcefully mashing my face into the stock to get a good sight through my scope.

I've tried 1.35" and it was really uncomfortable and poor eyeplacement to say the least.

 

[Chris@InterstateGuns]

I would go with something around 1.4" to center-line.

Griffin Armament E-TAC Rings | Griffin Armament Enhanced Tactical Rings - (1.4 inch) High 30mm Rings GRI3015

 

[Rob01]

I am with Chris. Especially with a 56mm objective I would want it in the 1.4-1.5" height range. If it's staying on the AR-10 then why not an AR style one piece mount instead of rings?

http://www.sportoptics.com/ar-scope-mounts.aspx

 

[Major]

I am with Chris. Especially with a 56mm objective I would want it in the 1.4-1.5" height range. If it's staying on the AR-10 then why not an AR style one piece mount instead of rings?

AR-15 AR-10 Stlye Scope Mounts - AR Scope Mounts

Quick-detach unimounts are my favorite. I just got a Trijicon mount for my LMT that's very nice.