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Need some help Guys #7007171 12/22/17 04:15 PM
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What height rings would I need for a 50 mm Objective?


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Depends on a lot of factors. Rifle, barrel contour can be a factor, and every brand of rings is a little different. I’ve used mediums and even lows before, but you just never know til you try. Unless somebody has the same rifle and scope and rings as you.

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As long as the barrel isn’t some huge MUT or straight taper medium rings should work.

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Tim here is an easy way to determine which rings will work with your scope and rifle combination using a grade school ruler.
Measure the heights of the ring base and ring itself then add them together. Subtract half of outside dimension of the objective. You're looking for a positive value. If you get a negative value then go up to the next taller ring. You can usually find the dimensions for the bases, rings and objective diameter on the manufacturers website.

[rail height + ring height] - [bell diameter x 0.5]
If the value is positive, then your bell will clear the barrel. You want to keep the scope as low as possible so you can maintain a good cheek weld.

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Originally Posted By: Tff caribou
somebody has the same rifle and scope and rings as you.


This. Post the rifle/scope/rings combo and you'll get more accurate answers.


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I have ran 50s in mediums on a lot of guns.. of course, not everyone's medium is the same..

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Unfortunately, we don't have standard measurements across the board. Badger mediums might not be the same height as Talley mediums, or Vortex mediums, or Burris mediums. It is a headache to find real measurements on scope heights from one manufacturer to the next. I asked Skylar to build us a chart, but he's been lolly-gagging for three months. peep

Having said that, I use Badger Ordnance mediums on everything. They will clear a 56mm objective and give me the proper sight height coupled with a Triad Tactical stock pack.

Of course your stock, and natural point of aim, will dictate the proper ring height for you.


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Weatherby Vanguard in .257 wby. Leupold 4.5x 14 vari x3.........This is not a bull barrel.

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Pretty much everyone's "mediums" are going to work. But you might have a better cheek weld, and natural point of aim with some manufacturers "lows". Then again, some manufacturers "lows" might not let the obkective clear the barrel.

I think your best bet is to call Skylar at SWFA, as he knows a ton, and he can walk into the warehouse and put his hands on them. Great man to deal with.


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Originally Posted By: FiremanJG
Pretty much everyone's "mediums" are going to work. But you might have a better cheek weld, and natural point of aim with some manufacturers "lows". Then again, some manufacturers "lows" might not let the obkective clear the barrel.

I think your best bet is to call Skylar at SWFA, as he knows a ton, and he can walk into the warehouse and put his hands on them. Great man to deal with.


Thanks very much I'll do that.


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Originally Posted By: FiremanJG
Pretty much everyone's "mediums" are going to work. But you might have a better cheek weld, and natural point of aim with some manufacturers "lows". Then again, some manufacturers "lows" might not let the obkective clear the barrel.

I think your best bet is to call Skylar at SWFA, as he knows a ton, and he can walk into the warehouse and put his hands on them. Great man to deal with.


Agree 100%. He’s been great to deal with.


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Ive got a Vanguard in 22-250 and 30-06 in the house. The 22-250 has a 40mm scope on it and it's fine with low rings (dunno manufacturer). The 30-06 sits slightly higher with high Zeiss rings, with a Conquest 4.5-14x50mm. It has a jaw anchor rather than a cheek weld but it works for us, matter of getting used to. But if I had known better, I would've consulted and bought medium rings instead. Skylar knows his stuff, has helped me with optics related stuff via email.

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Originally Posted By: snake oil
Originally Posted By: FiremanJG
Pretty much everyone's "mediums" are going to work. But you might have a better cheek weld, and natural point of aim with some manufacturers "lows". Then again, some manufacturers "lows" might not let the obkective clear the barrel.

I think your best bet is to call Skylar at SWFA, as he knows a ton, and he can walk into the warehouse and put his hands on them. Great man to deal with.


Thanks very much I'll do that.


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