SkunkCabbage
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@freddyG is that an 84M or L and are those the Low height ultralights?
I’m not sure of the exact length of my 8400 but with talley lightweights both set inward towards the action, there is t enough room for my shv 3-10 and it has the same mounting space as the Nxs 2.5-10.Exactly 5 inches. I don’t think that will work with the kimber 8400/warne bases. The 84L action is exactly 1/2” longer than the 84M. The 84M bases fit the 84L, but the 2.5-10 NXS is just shy of having enough mounting space. I would imagine the 8400 action is similar length than the 84L, but I’m not sure as I’ve never had one.
No argument from me on what’s comfortable or personal preference.Yes but on traditional stocked rifles like a Kimber Montana you need to keep the optic low to get a good cheek weld. Otherwise you end up with a chin weld or none at all which makes the rifle harder to shoot well or you end up adding a cheek pad or riser which adds weight and bulk.
I’m not sure of the exact length of my 8400 but with talley lightweights both set inward towards the action, there is t enough room for my shv 3-10 and it has the same mounting space as the Nxs 2.5-10.
I was thinking though, I have maxima bases for my 375HH, I should just order the NF rings, I can see if they fit those bases for sure and either leave them if they do or throw them on the rail of my 8400. Only problem is if they don’t fit the 375, I won’t have the chance to order Ken Farrell rings.
Let me sleep on it, I may just do it. I know the warne mtn tech rings will fit the warne bases but I was really thinking of getting the Ken Farrell rings to mount my scope on my 300. I suppose the nightforce is probably just as good as the Farrell, just not quite as low.You should so you can clarify the issue for me order some lows
Thanks for sharing that article. I have an acquaintance who shoots PRS at a high level. Ran into him recently, and he stated that he's using higher scope placement and different face-comb alignment. We didn't get into rational.No argument from me on what’s comfortable or personal preference.
Here’s an interesting read about it,
High Scope Rings and Lower Cheek Comb: Findings from a Professional Field Shooter
Cognitive dissonance: the state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially as relating to behavioral decisions and attitude change. The Question Kris Walters, currently a platoon sergeant for a BN scout/sniper platoon, made a post in a Jeff Cooper Scout Rifle group...gatdaily.com
84M. 30mm .885 rings@freddyG is that an 84M or L and are those the Low height ultralights?
I might try this setup with my Montana in 270 but with a Swfa 3-9x42 instead of nightforce Do you have room for scope covers with that setup? Looks lower than I was thinking it would be with the nightforce rings.84M. 30mm .885 rings
What did you do here? Warne bases with nightforce rings on an 84l Montana?Thanks. Got it setup today. Looks like it will work.
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Farrell had aluminum low 30 mm in stock?What did you do here? Warne bases with nightforce rings on an 84l Montana?
I ended up skipping the Murphy precision rail, I’m sure they are nice but it’s more or less impossible it seems to sell rails and rifle specific scope rings in the even you don’t use them so I went with a warne mountain tech rail for my 8400. I’m thinking I could send it to some machine shop to have a chunk cut out of the center.
I have a pair of warne mountain tech .865 low rings which had plenty of room with my scope so I loved the warnes onto my 375HH with warne maxima bases.
I ordered the Ken Farrell low rings for the Kimber project, they are about as low as you can get at .735.
Does anybody know a machine shop that would mill an opening into a pic rail that they didn’t manufacture?
I got a shipping notice so I guess so.Farrell had aluminum low 30 mm in stock?
Mine also for the set I just received.Warne base with Nightforce low rings on my 84L. The Nightforce rings fit perfectly into the weaver slot on the Warne base. About the same height as Talley lows I think.