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Offline tcdude

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243 Striker
« on: December 28, 2002, 02:55:12 AM »
Christmas present this year Savage Striker in 243.  What scope base & mounts would anyone recommend?  I will be hunting SE whitetail at no more than 200 yard shots.
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Offline Gary T

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My personal experience scoping a Striker...
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2002, 06:06:20 PM »
Tcdude,
I had a difficult time getting a mount/rings combo for my 308 Win Striker that would both fit my scope (Burris 2-7X) and work well.  :cry: I tried multiple combinations, including Leupold Quick-detatchable (Weaver style) base/rings (didn't fit as it needed extension rings they don't make for the Weaver style :roll: ) and Weaver extension mounts w/ Weaver rings (scope moved 1/16" every 12 shots :( ) before I finally sent it to SSK Industries for their T'SOB mount & rings. Then, their rings (med) weren't high enough. :o  Ended up buying 3 Burris high Z-rings and used w/ the T'SOB. I've been satisfied w/ this set up. If I had it to do over again, I'd probably first try the Weaver 1 piece base (it has multiple slots in it) and 3 Burris Z-rings. Look at the dimensions of your scope very carefully before ordering your base/rings. Some scopes, especially a short one like the Burris 2-7X, don't allow you much room in which to place rings, especially if you're using more than 2 rings. Longer scopes, such as the Burris 3-9X and 3-12X, are easier to mount. For a 242, I'd think 2 rings would be sufficient. After using the Burris Signature rings to mount scopes on the last few Contender barrels,  I've decided these are my favorite rings.  :) Gary T.
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Offline tcdude

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Scope mounts
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2003, 02:31:42 AM »
Thanks for the information.  I hadnt thought out all the possible problems.  Think i will try the weaver base with the Z rings.  I will be putting a Leupold 2.5x8 scope on it.