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Offline Maddog69

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Best scope rings for 45-70 Ultra Hunter
« on: August 31, 2011, 08:15:49 AM »
I just bought a used Burris signature safari 1.75x5  scope.  I thought it would be a good scope with a lot of eye relief for my 45-70.  I am now looking for the right scope rings that will hold up under the recoil.  I am considering medium height Burris Zee rings.  What rings are you using on your hard recoiling rifles?  Thanks for the help.


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Re: Best scope rings for 45-70 Ultra Hunter
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2011, 09:20:33 AM »
I use medium Burris Signature Zee rings (421520) and have not had any problem. These have worked with all of my Handi rifles regardless of scope size or manufacture.

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Re: Best scope rings for 45-70 Ultra Hunter
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2011, 09:36:16 AM »
I use the weaver quad locks on everything and never had a problem
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Re: Best scope rings for 45-70 Ultra Hunter
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2011, 10:44:46 AM »
I too have had good luck with the Burris Zees.

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Re: Best scope rings for 45-70 Ultra Hunter
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2011, 10:57:20 AM »
Another vote for Burris Zees.
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Re: Best scope rings for 45-70 Ultra Hunter
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2011, 10:58:32 AM »
+1 another one for the Burris Zee or Signture Zees, I have more of them than any other ring on my H&Rs. My only complaints are they don't make the Signatures Zees in low and they discontued the extra low Zee rings, otherwise they're an excellent choice.

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Re: Best scope rings for 45-70 Ultra Hunter
« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2011, 12:51:18 PM »
As usual, thanks for all of the good responses.  I guess Burris Signature Zee Rings it is.  Tim, I know you are also shooting the 45-70 Stainless Ultra Hunter.  The Burris Safari only has a 32mm objective lens so I will not have a scope clearance problem but will I need the medium height rings to clear the hammer spur?


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Re: Best scope rings for 45-70 Ultra Hunter
« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2011, 02:04:25 PM »
If you can mount the scope rearward or possibly forward far enough to clear the power ring/ocular bell, you can use mediums, otherwise you'll have to use high rings or trim the hammer spur.

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Re: Best scope rings for 45-70 Ultra Hunter
« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2011, 05:19:29 PM »
Conetrols, if you can afford them. I concur with the others for Burris z rings.

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Re: Best scope rings for 45-70 Ultra Hunter
« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2011, 07:25:36 PM »
+? I use Burris Signature Z rings for all my handi's.