Who makes the lowest scope mounting rail and rings?

[Bayou Stalker]

True to my tinkering nature I am destined to keep messing around with a great shooting rifle, my .444 Marlin SS Ultra.   

One of the issues that I am addressing is the low comb on the thumbhole stock.  I want to get a good solid cheek mount on the stock, but the scope is going to have to come down.  I have high cheek bones which make this more of a challenge.

First, I have a set of Burris Zee low rings that will allow it come down to where the bulge around the adjustment knobs is barely above the rail.  I have access to a mill though, and could machine out the area below the bulge and let it sit lower if there were lower rings available.

Secondly, I purchased one of the Warne silver scope rails to match my SS barrel.  I noticed it is a fraction lower than the standard rail I have on it now.  Does anyone know the lowest profile scope rail offered for a Handi?  My other option is to order a ball end end-mill that matches the barrel contour and machine/lap the Warne mount that I have on hand.

Last, I know the hammer is going to need modification and that is not an issue.  I have even conceded that I may need to have the hammer extension on the left side to avoid contact with the barrel latch lever.  I'll address this when I remove it to perform the trigger job.


Kendall

[quickdtoo]

Burris used to offer extra low rings, but they'll be hard to find as they're no longer made. Weaver makes several lower profile bases, it's just a matter of finding one that will closely match the contour of the barrel and drill it appropriately, then epoxy bed it, Carbineman posted about it.

Tim

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,152123.msg1098710615.html#msg1098710615

[trotterlg]

I think the Weaver base is slightly lower than the Leupold or H&R base and the Burris ultra low z rings are as low as a weaver type ring can be made.  There is one paun shop close to me that may have a set left, that is where I have gotten mine.  I do see them come up on Ebay from time to time.  Larry

[quickdtoo]

US Optics makes a super low ring, but they're $175 a pair, but they aren't as low as the Burris!! Leupold makes super low turn in rings but I think any base you use will be a lot higher.

The Burris super lows are gloss, part #420090, TGS has them in stock for $21.

Tim

http://www.thegunsource.com/store/item/80081_Scope_Mounts_Burris_Burris_Zee_Rings__420090_.aspx?SR=1

[Bayou Stalker]

Great!  This should be enough to get me started.  The lows are .13 high, the super lows are .044!

I'm going to try things in this order to get it down where I want it:

Trim the hammer and trigger job
Low rings on the Warne base (since I have those on hand, but not too optimistic)
Mill the bottom of the Warne base (I hope I can stop here)
Super low rings and clearance the scope bulge

Thanks for the help.  I'll let you know how it turns out.

Kendall

[quickdtoo]

My 243 Superlight Weaver 4x32 is mounted in the matte super low rings on a shortened modified base.

Tim

[Bayou Stalker]

I'll mount it up with the Warne base and the low rings tonight.  I'll then put a feeler gauge between the bulge and the base to see if I can pull off a super low without modification.

Kendall

[quickdtoo]

The gap tween the bottom of the turret saddle and the top of the scope rail is .042", tube to top of base is .118".

Tim