Scope/Scope Mount

[johnf]

I've decided to rob a scope off either my yout 223 or 243 for the 308. The 243 has a nikon pro staff 3-9X40 and the 223 has a leupold VX-II 2-7X32. The 223 shoots a little more consistantly than the 243 so I'm a little hesitant in robbing it.

For a mount I can't decide if I want a one peice system like this,

or this

or a more traditional base with rings.

What say yee?

[HUNTINGMAN]

I have never seen a one peice base and rings,looks pretty neat.

[colorado bob]

I like the traditional style bases. The Nikon will be a little bit brighter being a 40mm. Be sure the rings are high enough for the 40 mm scope.

I'm assuming this is going on the 308 Remington Semi-Auto. Are you making this a deer/elk rifle. I've got the traditional style bases on my Model 700-----never had a problem with it in the past 30 years. CB

[LETMGROW]

I have two piece Weaver bases on both my 7400's with Weaver Quad-Lock rings. This is a very strong setup. I am a big fan of the Quad rings, With two straps on each ring, you can hold a scope tightly without overtightening and distorting the scope tube.

In most cases the Medium rings will allow for mounting a 40 mm. scope on the 2 piece Weaver bases.

Lynn

Edited October 30, 2010 by LETMGROW

[johnf]

Funny you should say that. I've got a set of quad locks on both scopes for the same reason. The idea of the one piece thing seems good to me. That's two less unions to move. I would think it would have to be more stable.

[LETMGROW]

1 or 2 piece?

Kind of the old 6 of 1 or 1/2 dozen of another. My 7400's still have iron sights on them. Should I have a problem with the scope I can remove it using a multi tool and continue the hunt. Not likely, but can happen.

I have never had a problem with the two piece bases. I do spend alot of time mounting scopes to be sure they stay put.

The two piece set up can give you some options if you want to change from a large to smaller objective scope or visa - versa.

The one piece might be stronger, but I'm not going to use my gun for a ball bat anyway. LOL!

Lynn

[wtnhunt]

Just my opinion, but think it depends on the gun, prefer to use rings and bases here when I can. I did have to put a one piece mount on my .223, it is an AR and the scope mount mounts to the rail, rings would not allow the scope to be positioned far enough forward for proper eye relief but the one piece mount did.

[Grady269]

I actually have the Dead NUTZ one piece mount on my Encore and it works out really well, allows you to mount the scope further back. Overall I prefer the (2) piece more because it allows for more adjustment of the scope before you have to go to the windage and elevation on the scope. If you go with quality rings you really will never have to worry about them moving on you. The one piece bases with rings are just not very flexible and you can run into issues with some scopes.

[dbHunterNY]

I've got weaver rings and bases on my 742, but I do like to make things as simple as possible though. It seems that if you can get the one piece to fit right then there's fewer moving parts and less things that could go wrong.