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need help picking 34mm scope rings
« on: September 30, 2022, 09:57:23 PM »
I have a scope with a 34 mm tube and 56 Objective. Can anyone tell me what height rings I need?

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Re: need help picking 34mm scope rings
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2022, 05:02:03 AM »
We're going to need more info to be able to help you out. Need Rifle make and caliber, scope base you intend to use and scope make/model.

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Re: need help picking 34mm scope rings
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2022, 05:14:45 AM »
1.00 inch.  Medium.  You mite squeeze in shorter but probably won’t like any better depending on barrel, base, stock, and head size,

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Re: need help picking 34mm scope rings
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2022, 05:27:50 AM »
I have a 52mm and use Nightforce ultralight in Medium.

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Re: need help picking 34mm scope rings
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2022, 06:28:27 AM »
We're going to need more info to be able to help you out. Need Rifle make and caliber, scope base you intend to use and scope make/model.

RMEF Weatherby Vanguard 6.5x300

Vortex Venom 5x25x56

Haven't bought bases or rings. Need both

It has been a few years since I have set up a new rifle., Don't remember 34 mm tubes. All Cabelas had was Vortex medium height rings.

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Re: need help picking 34mm scope rings
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2022, 07:20:31 AM »
opticsplanet.com  will have what your looking for!
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Re: need help picking 34mm scope rings
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2022, 09:01:23 AM »
Vortex or Seekins precision matched rings, or NightForce, and a high-quality steel rail.  Id not get an extended rail as it may interfere with the bell.  I had medium rings with a 56 bell but it was a 30mm tube.  Gonna cost ya !!


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Re: need help picking 34mm scope rings
« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2022, 10:12:55 AM »
I would for sure put a rail on it if it doesn’t have one.

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Re: need help picking 34mm scope rings
« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2022, 12:57:08 PM »
I mounted a Venom to my Rem 700.  First I put on a rail, but it blocked the access to the chamber by a bit.  Maybe my rail did not have enough cut-out, dunno.  I switched-back to a two-piece base, much better chamber access.

Used Warne Steel rings.  I have several pairs of Warne; I like their design with the clamp screw on the top, and the fact they are steel and reasonable priced.  Think I used medium.

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Re: need help picking 34mm scope rings
« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2022, 04:24:14 PM »
Use Talley Ltwt aluminum and be done with it.
Depending on barrel contour you might get away with Medium.
Highs are only 1/10 inch higher. Totally skip a rail mount.(Unnecessary)

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Re: need help picking 34mm scope rings
« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2022, 04:34:18 PM »
Use Talley Ltwt aluminum and be done with it.
Depending on barrel contour you might get away with Medium.
Highs are only 1/10 inch higher. Totally skip a rail mount.(Unnecessary)

Talley aren’t even in the same league as any of the other rings mentioned. I had Talley, they flex and bend. Wasn’t impressed. My buddy lapped his and watching them flex I said never again

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Re: need help picking 34mm scope rings
« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2022, 04:44:08 PM »
You don't lap Talley ring for 1, and they don't flex! Do you think the scope tube is made of steel?
I worked with and for Leupold for 37 years and mounted Thousands of scopes.

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Re: need help picking 34mm scope rings
« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2022, 04:47:17 PM »
You don't lap Talley ring for 1, and they don't flex! Do you think the scope tube is made of steel?
I worked with and for Leupold for 37 years and mounted Thousands of scopes.

I told him not to, he didn’t listen. I’m just not impressed with them compared to the nightforce ultralight. Especially on a heavy recoil gun, I would imagine a 6.5-300 belts you.

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Re: need help picking 34mm scope rings
« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2022, 04:57:47 PM »
All good. Just some suggestions. It's not a bench gun for sure.
I'm sure he'll make a good choice. :tup:

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Re: need help picking 34mm scope rings
« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2022, 06:18:43 PM »
Although I do believe the Talley light weight would stand up to 6.5-300, and I have Talley light weight on a 6.5 cm light weight storm (<6.5lb w/scope). I think if I was running the very heavy scope he mentioned in the op, I would opt for a heavier more significant ring-rail configuration.  If He was running a much lighter hunting scope, Id say Talley all the way.   :twocents:

 


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