How low can you mount a zeiss conquest on a late m70 pre-64?

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Hello, I was wanting to know how low you can mount a zeiss conquest on a winchester model 70 pre-64? I would like to use my leupold dual dovetail bases and as low of ring as possible. My .270 sporter is a 1962 model so I have as much bolt handle clearance as was offered for the pre-64's.

I know my best bet is to try it and get a feel but was looking for any idea before hand on what to expect. All my google foo searches have turned too vague as the conversation always flips to a post 64 model or a 'classic' series of rifle.

If the conquest will have to mounted high because of ocular lens to by handle clearance, I'll probably go back the the trusty 'ol vx-3 in 2.5-8x36 or 3.5-10x40. I know these fit nicely with low leupold rings and usually my go to but thought I'd try something different.

Thanks, Joel
 
I've got a 3-15x42 HD5 on low Talley lightweight rings on mine. Bolt almost touches but not quite. I had a 4.5-14x44 on it previously with the same rings.
 
bearkilr said:
Seeing you're in Winnipeg, I'd take the gun and scope to Cabela's and have them try out something in store.
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.....If they had what I was looking for in stock. Nice big new store to go and....order your scope from. PITA.

I think wholesale has what I'm looking for, might just try them.
 
Not sure if this helps you or not but here's a picture of it with just the Talley rings. I have had my bolt handle slightly shaved down as well.
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So I tracked down a conquest. With weaver bases and grand slam mediums, there is a c-hair of clearance between the bolt handle and the ocular lens. I would imagine I'd get a little more clearance with some leupold mediums but I'm happy with the weaver set up for now. Thanks for the help sheephunter.
 
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