Panhandler80
WKR
Thinking about a new scope, and potentially a new rifle to go with it. As I toss around ideas, a question popped up:
So I set up the gun on the right a few years ago. At the time, I was convinced that there was something to be gained by using the rail over the breech, and then clamping rings to it. I went high dollar with Badger on both compenents. As I look back, I can't seem to figure out what made me think that anything was gained. Perhaps it was necessary? Seems unlikely considering they are Rem 700 LA parts and a 44m scope.
Anyway, is there anything to be gained by adding this additional weight / cost / height, or would I be just as well off with a system like on the left, using something like the second picture directly into the reciever?
Your's truly,
He who hunts a lot and does very little gun tinkering / collection / buying, etc.![old school.jpg old school.jpg](https://forumdata.rokslide.com/file/forumdata/data/attachments/710/710212-4ab0e2568e2d2102cb345e2fe343f236.jpg)
![rings.jpg rings.jpg](https://forumdata.rokslide.com/file/forumdata/data/attachments/710/710215-4afa977b16b850c3375fa796402cf4b2.jpg)
So I set up the gun on the right a few years ago. At the time, I was convinced that there was something to be gained by using the rail over the breech, and then clamping rings to it. I went high dollar with Badger on both compenents. As I look back, I can't seem to figure out what made me think that anything was gained. Perhaps it was necessary? Seems unlikely considering they are Rem 700 LA parts and a 44m scope.
Anyway, is there anything to be gained by adding this additional weight / cost / height, or would I be just as well off with a system like on the left, using something like the second picture directly into the reciever?
Your's truly,
He who hunts a lot and does very little gun tinkering / collection / buying, etc.
![old school.jpg old school.jpg](https://forumdata.rokslide.com/file/forumdata/data/attachments/710/710212-4ab0e2568e2d2102cb345e2fe343f236.jpg)
![rings.jpg rings.jpg](https://forumdata.rokslide.com/file/forumdata/data/attachments/710/710215-4afa977b16b850c3375fa796402cf4b2.jpg)