Author Topic: low scope rings (Read 470 times)

geartow · « **on:** September 20, 2012, 02:36:57 PM »

I just mounted a few scopes on handis and have had to use taller than I like rings is there a way to use low rings?

45-70.gov · « **Reply #1 on:** September 20, 2012, 02:46:45 PM »

red dot

or extended eye relief

petemi · « **Reply #2 on:** September 20, 2012, 02:55:12 PM »

You can drop the hammer extension down and grind some off the spur. I generally try to use medium Burris Zee rings when I can. I suppose if I did what I just suggested, I might even get away with low rings. I think Tim has done this and it is probably in the FAQs.

Pete

quickdtoo · « **Reply #3 on:** September 20, 2012, 03:29:25 PM »

What Pete said, lots on scope ring info and hammer mods info in the FAQs. Choosing a scope that's Handi friendly is the best choice, fixed power or variable scopes with a small power ring and/or ocular bell make a big difference as does being able to mount the scope (fore or aft a little) so it doesn't interfere with the hammer, the scope base makes a big difference in that respect, the Weaver #82 with the unusable flat spot at the rear really a poor choice unless you take advantage of it and mount a small scope so it's entirely forward of the hammer, all of this is covered in the FAQs.

Tim

cwlongshot · « **Reply #4 on:** September 21, 2012, 12:00:17 AM »

Quote from: quickdtoo on September 20, 2012, 03:29:25 PM

What Pete said, lots on scope ring info and hammer mods info in the FAQs. Choosing a scope that's Handi friendly is the best choice, fixed power or variable scopes with a small power ring and/or ocular bell make a big difference as does being able to mount the scope (fore or aft a little) so it doesn't interfere with the hammer, the scope base makes a big difference in that respect, the Weaver #82 with the unusable flat spot at the rear really a poor choice unless you take advantage of it and mount a small scope so it's entirely forward of the hammer, all of this is covered in the FAQs.

Tim

I like my Leupold scopes and with them I am able to use LO rings form a number of manufacturers. Burris, Leupold, Weaver, Warne all work for me in LO. Only a couple needed the trimming to the hammer Peter suggests. But even that is easy, quick and with a dab of cold blue, invisible to detect.