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Mounting Scope ??
« on: February 17, 2008, 11:37:57 AM »
Bear with me Guys, I am new to Contenders.
I wanted to put a better scope on my 16" 223 barrel
so I bought a 2.5 X 7 burris off of ebay.
Here is where my problem comes in.
The scope is longer than the one I took off
and that is why I was looking for info on a new holster.
The new scope sticks back about 1-1/2" more than the old one.
I have been searching for a way to move it forward with no luck.
Can anyone tell me how this could be done and yes more eye relief would be nice.
Thanks,
Mike
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Re: Mounting Scope ??
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2008, 09:50:23 AM »
These will work

Warne Maxima 1-Piece Steel Weaver-Style Scope Base, Thompson Center Contender

Redfield Scope Base with 1" Standard Rings Thompson Center Contender (mount it backwards, fine for that amount of recoil, don't need all 3 rings)

Stratton Custom TC Accessories Weaver-Style Steel 6-Hole Scope Base Thompson Center Contender (a little pricey, you don't need all 6 holes on a 223, but a great product)

Hope this helps.



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Re: Mounting Scope ??
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2008, 01:34:04 PM »
 ???Thanks Sharke
Little confused right now but I will check out your suggestions.
How much will this move the scope forward?
I am guessing that I will only use 4 of the 6 holes on the stratten and
move it forward a little with differant holes.
Do you have any pictures?
Thanks, Mike
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Re: Mounting Scope ??
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2008, 04:13:01 PM »
Most of the online stores like midway show pics.  You will see what I mean when you look at these.  You would only use 4 of 6 on the 6 hole mounts.  It'll probably move the scope forward about 2 inches, maybe a little more.  It looks pretty good also.

Dan
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Re: Mounting Scope ??
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2008, 03:47:15 AM »
Hi Mike,
In addition to the Stratton base, Eabco makes an extended base also.  That will really only gain a 1" or so. Then also you can go with "extended" rings. The combination of the 2, may get the results you want.
I do question, if moving the scope forward will create more holster fit problems. It may or may not, I would look at that issue fairly close before,,, if you haven't already.
 Just food for thought before you spend money on new base/rings ;)

Dave
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