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Ring height is crucial and determining the height rings for your scope is an important step.
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What is the Ring Height?
The required ring height will be decided by the size of the rifle scopes objective lens. The width of the riflescope should be calculated first, and then the height of the ring mount should be selected based on the width of the riflescope objective bell. The ring mount height should be set to just under half of the riflescope widest point, or else the riflescope may not clear the barrel.
A rifle scope should be set up so that the line of sight is as close to the bullet trajectory as possible. This will help you get more accurate shots. Riflescopes usually sit higher than barrels, but some do sit lower.
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Which height is right?
Scope ring heights are determined by the size of the objective lens. A standard barrel contour means that the outer diameter of the barrel is larger than the inner diameter. This allows the scope to be mounted on rifles with different barrel lengths. An intermediate ring height is used when you want a medium-sized objective lens. A high ring height is used when the objective lens is large.
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What Height Rings for 50mm Scope?
Guidelines on choosing the right bases and rings
The right rings, bases, and rails are important when you’re shooting your gun. You should be aware of them before buying a new firearm.
- Hunting scopes are usually mounted on a rifle barrel. A scope is used to magnify an object. There are several different types of bases and rings available for Browning rifles. Integrated bases and rings are sold together with the scope. Separate bases and rings are sold separately. Weaver style rings are sold separately. Different sizes of objectives are available for hunting scopes.
- Scopes vary in length which may result in the objective being close to the chamber portion of a barrel. Eye relief adjustment can affect where the objective is positioned relative to the barrel. Slope or canted rails are usually available (20 MOA) that allow scopes to function at longer distances (generally 600 yards or more). These also can move the objective closer to the chamber. 20 MOA rails typically require scopes with 30 mm or 34 mm tubes.
- Barrels vary in diameter. The diameter of a target barrel is significantly larger than the diameter of a sporter barrel. This means that the rings must be adjusted to fit the target barrel. The rings should not be too tight or too loose. The rings should be adjusted so that the rings fit snugly around the barrel.
- A scope should never touch the barrel when mounted on your rifle. You should always make sure that the objective does not touch the barrel. This will help prevent any damage to your scope.
Scope bases and rings should be attached slowly and carefully. Damage to your rifle or scope may result if you attach them too quickly.
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Attaching a rail
There are a few easy things you should always remember when attaching rails to your Browning rifle. First, make sure you put all the screws into the holes before lining them up. Second, place the rail on the receiver, and line up the holes before tightening the screws. Third, the finger tightens each screw a couple of threads until it feels secure.
Screws should be tightened using a torque wrench. Torque specifications should be provided with the rail. Tighten screws until finger tight.
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Torque Specifications
Torque specifications for rails must not exceed 18 inches-pounds. A quality torque wrench should be used when applying torque to screws. Over tightening, screws may cause damage to the receiver or barrel.
What is the difference between a 1/4″ ring and 3/8″?
A: The diameter of the ring that holds the objective lens in place on the telescope tube is called “ring size”. Ring sizes are measured in inches or millimeters. For example, a 4 inch (100 mm) ring will hold an objective lens with a 100 mm diameter.
Conclusion
We hope that you have got your answer to what ring height is best for a 50mm scope.
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