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Need help with optics/rings for 45-70
« on: February 14, 2011, 08:55:53 AM »
I just bought a Banner 1.5-4.5x32 for my Handi in 45-70. I would like to use Burris zee rings but not sure which height I will need. Tim, I saw a few yrs ago you had this very same scope set up for your 45-70. Which rings and what size did you use.

 I do have a hammer spur installed.


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Re: Need help with optics/rings for 45-70
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2011, 10:11:16 AM »
You'll need high rings if you don't bob the hammer, medium if you do.

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Re: Need help with optics/rings for 45-70
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2011, 10:57:04 AM »
How do I bob the hammer? cant I purchase one?


Thanks for he pics, very helpful  :)
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Re: Need help with optics/rings for 45-70
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2011, 12:26:17 PM »
See the low profile hammer links in the FAQs.

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Re: Need help with optics/rings for 45-70
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2011, 03:12:08 PM »
Quote from: quickdtoo on February 14, 2011, 12:26:17 PM
See the low profile hammer links in the FAQs.

Tim


Thanks Tim!

Since you have both, do you prefer the high or Med ring setup?
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Re: Need help with optics/rings for 45-70
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2011, 06:54:03 PM »
I like scopes as low as I can get them.

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Re: Need help with optics/rings for 45-70
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2011, 11:12:44 AM »
+1 on that, you gotta be able to anchor your cheek on the stock comb to be consistent.
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Re: Need help with optics/rings for 45-70
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2011, 02:50:53 PM »
I agree with that. Now I need to find someone to bob the hammer for me as I do not have a drill press  :-[
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Re: Need help with optics/rings for 45-70
« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2011, 03:05:21 PM »
You don't need a drill press to bob a hammer, a dremel or file will for fine.

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Re: Need help with optics/rings for 45-70
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2011, 04:15:03 PM »
You can do a bunch of reshaping right on the gun, just tape up around the entrypoints and tape some padding down over the action in case you take a slip with Dremel or file. When done vac it off, pull the tape and youre good to go.
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Re: Need help with optics/rings for 45-70
« Reply #10 on: February 17, 2011, 05:03:50 AM »
Thanks for the help. I am going to get the dremel out this weekend.

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Re: Need help with optics/rings for 45-70
« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2011, 03:46:04 PM »
I've got a pair of Burris Zee Rings, and can't them to go in the weaver mount that came on the Handi, so I had to buy another set. I am not real happy about it.
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Re: Need help with optics/rings for 45-70
« Reply #12 on: February 17, 2011, 03:51:21 PM »
Quote from: HogFan on February 17, 2011, 03:46:04 PM
I've got a pair of Burris Zee Rings, and can't them to go in the weaver mount that came on the Handi, so I had to buy another set. I am not real happy about it.

Try using a flat head screw driver and in the bottom part of the base the is a slot, pry it just a little to open up the overall width of the base.
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Re: Need help with optics/rings for 45-70
« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2011, 03:55:10 PM »
Quote from: tjf76 on February 17, 2011, 05:03:50 AM
Thanks for the help. I am going to get the dremel out this weekend.

I bought a Ironsighter base model # IR-NEF M and didnt need to bob the hammer or use High rings, really happy I didn't have to alter anything or use high rings,  Med fits perfect.

 
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