So I needed a new set of rings to go on the 40XB when I installed the 20MOA EGA rail.
I was running Leupold STD rings in the "Super High" variety to clear the 50mm bell on the Vortex Crossfire. They are about .9" high from the base to the ring split.
I go ring shopping and see that the Burris Xtreme "high" rings are 3/4" and the "Extra High" are advertised as 1". So extra high I go.
They arrive and I greedily tear into the package......Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Over. There is no way in hell that these are 1". I measure the ring and sure enough they are 1.5" from the bottom to the center line of the tube.
At least they are the perfect height to replace the cheap Warne rings on my beater AR. Off to Gander I go and home I come with a set of Leupold "Rifleman" rings. They are pretty light duty and I don't think I would use them on a tactical rifle, but they should be just fine for my .22 trainer.
At least I wasn't stuck with the rings or having to return them to Midway.
On a positive note, the EGW base mounted right up with no appreciable gap, so no bedding on this one.
I was running Leupold STD rings in the "Super High" variety to clear the 50mm bell on the Vortex Crossfire. They are about .9" high from the base to the ring split.
I go ring shopping and see that the Burris Xtreme "high" rings are 3/4" and the "Extra High" are advertised as 1". So extra high I go.
They arrive and I greedily tear into the package......Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Over. There is no way in hell that these are 1". I measure the ring and sure enough they are 1.5" from the bottom to the center line of the tube.
At least they are the perfect height to replace the cheap Warne rings on my beater AR. Off to Gander I go and home I come with a set of Leupold "Rifleman" rings. They are pretty light duty and I don't think I would use them on a tactical rifle, but they should be just fine for my .22 trainer.
At least I wasn't stuck with the rings or having to return them to Midway.
On a positive note, the EGW base mounted right up with no appreciable gap, so no bedding on this one.