Glensman Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Hi guys, If mounting a Zeiss 30mm tube, 50mm objective to a Howa 1500 using Warne fixed rings and standard bases... Would I need high mounts or would I get away with medium? I'm thinking high but thought I'd run it past others, Picking the gun up monday so I cant do much measuring now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 I don't know, and suggest you check technical spec, but I am thinking medium! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glensman Posted October 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 I don't know, and suggest you check technical spec, but I am thinking medium! Really? See my problem is that i dont have scope, rifle or mounts to hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Really? See my problem is that i dont have scope, rifle or mounts to hand. A word with Zeiss, Howa or Warne should help or check their websites, you should be able to get some dimensions. The information you need is available, may take some time to find it, I see nobody else has responded here so perhaps a word with a RFD would be productive. Like I said, I don't know, but experience leads me to suggest medium. The scope ideally needs to be as sensibly close to the barrel as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hi guys, If mounting a Zeiss 30mm tube, 50mm objective to a Howa 1500 using Warne fixed rings and standard bases... Would I need high mounts or would I get away with medium? I'm thinking high but thought I'd run it past others, Picking the gun up monday so I cant do much measuring now! i just fitted a 30mm tube 50mm obj zeiss on a tikka varmint with warne mounts and needed high mounts.sportsman gun shop said medium would fit! bornfree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie g Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 (edited) medium will fit but its very close to the barrel and you wont get a bc cap on to cover the lens. it all depends on your rifle though. as some barrels have different profiles. high will defo do it though i have a victory 6x24x56 on mine in high mounts. and still get the bc cap on the front with a gap. Edited November 1, 2010 by jamie g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcatcat Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Hi I have a 30mm high set here for sale if it is any help it is 13mm from where the bottom of the warne mounts touch the top of the weaver rail to the bottom of the scope tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 (edited) I don't think there is a Universal definition of high or medium and it varies from maker to maker. I swapped some scopes around and the scope was just touching the barrel with my medium mounts so I ordered a high mount but the difference was enormous. I rekon the same make medium would have been fine. Edited November 1, 2010 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glensman Posted November 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 I might get on to you about those ones for sale. The deal for buyin the scope fell through but I'm gonna keep an eye out for another... I mounted my 6x42 schmidt today on the howa using medium Volquartsen mounts- the scope sits way too high for me to plant my cheek properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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