Author Topic: Low, Med, or High Scope Rings for Encore 209 x .50? (Read 517 times)

ArmyMajor · « **on:** September 04, 2005, 04:03:29 PM »

I have yet another question for you experienced Encore users out there. I'm getting ready to mount a Leupold 3-9 x 40mm scope on my Encore. I'm using the Leupold dual dovetail base and Leupold 1" rings. What size rings will I need: low, medium, or high? Keep in mind that I'd like to keep the scope as low as possible and I don't mind adding a hammer extension if necessary. Thanks! :grin:

ArmyMajor · « **Reply #1 on:** September 07, 2005, 12:29:57 PM »

Anybody???

iiibbb · « **Reply #2 on:** September 07, 2005, 12:34:31 PM »

You want medium rings in order to have enough room below the occular to fit your thum to cock it... unless you went with a hammer spur, which I tried and hated.

I think you'd have to take the iron sights off for the low... the tap plugs for the scope rail should fit in those holes.

I'm recommending mediums.

rickyp · « **Reply #3 on:** September 07, 2005, 01:42:03 PM »

If you will be hunting with gloves on you will need to go with high rings.

when I first got my 209x50 barrel I put on a set of tasco low rings and found I could not cock the hammer with out having to squeeze my thumb under the scope. I put a set of MED and they work well until I put on a set of gloves and still Had to squeeze in so high is the way to go.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 07, 2005, 02:16:46 PM »

Like others have said, Med to High for access to the hammer.