Author Topic: Scope is too short (Read 632 times)

aulrich · « **on:** October 03, 2005, 02:30:47 PM »

I am trying to mount a Bushnell (dusk to dawn) 4-12x onto my Stevens 200 (in 270 so a long action). I have used two weaver #46 bases. But it seems that the scope is 1/8" too short. There is no budget for a new scope right now, so what options do I have.

35Rem · « **Reply #1 on:** October 03, 2005, 03:01:16 PM »

extended or offset scope rings. They are set back to allow more adjustment in eye relief.

Check out midwayusa and search for extended scope rings.

Mikey · « **Reply #2 on:** October 03, 2005, 03:01:46 PM »

Go to a different sight base if you can. If you are using two sight bases see if you can fit a Weaver rail to the action and you should be able to mount your scope successfully. I had a similar problem, almost, with a Bushnell Banner Dawn to Dusk 1.5x4.5 power mounting it on a 8mm 98 action with two bases, so I ordered a Weaver rail and will mount that to the rifle and then shouldn't have any problems with my short scope. HTH. Mikey..

stolivar · « **Reply #3 on:** October 03, 2005, 04:16:06 PM »

I have the bushnell 4x12 on my stevens in .223 and have no trouble with the millet rings.

steve

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 03, 2005, 04:22:45 PM »

Weaver extended rings.

aulrich · « **Reply #5 on:** October 03, 2005, 05:14:44 PM »

Thanks for the answers Weaver extended rings it is.