what scope rings to use?

[vtrguy]

Hey there,

I'm planning on getting the Bushnell 6-24x50 30mm tube scope for my remington 700 vtr .223
I currently have the Leupold STD bases and STD 1" rings for my Nikon 3-9x40 1" tube. I was thinking of just getting the 30mm Leupold STD rings.

Would that be good enough? or should I get new bases/rings all together?

I don't care so much about looks but rather durability.

Thanks!

 

[gunpro]

If your scope has only a 1 inch tube diameter then 30mm rings won't work unless you have a reducer to take them back to 1 inch in which case unless you plan to upgrade to a tube with a 30mm diameter you are wasting your cash.

Leupold standard turn in rings will work fine . you will need a set that is medium height or maybe depending on barrel diameter and if the objective is adjustable from the front a set of high rings. Use a 1inch allignment bar to ensure they are on straight when you mount your scope or you could crunch.

 

[RifleDude]

Leupold 30mm rings are good to go. Sure, you can spend a lot more, but unless you're dragging the rifle through the bush like a sniper, you'll never need a more durable set of rings. You already have the base(s) I assume. I've used 30mm Leupold rings and mount on my Remington 700VS and used this rifle in precision rifle competions for years without ever loosing my zero. They're solid and dependable

 

[vtrguy]

thanks for the info.
It's just that i've seen so many ppl on here talking about all these other style rings and what not.
i do have the bases so i just have to buy the 30mm rings.

thank you so much.

 

[Scott_N]

I'm not sure if they're available in 30mm, but the Burris Zee rings with the plastic inserts are nice. They'll stop the rings from marking your scope.