Scope / base / rings for new rifle

[lifesupport4u]

Just got a Christensen Ridgeline in 300WM. I am trying to decide what scope / bases and rings to put on it.

Was thinking of a VX5 HD 3-15 with Seekins bases and rings.

What would you top it with?

 

[cahunter805]

Great choice!

 

[fishing4sanity]

Seekins is very good stuff to mount any scope. If the Mark 5HD 3.6-18 doesn't break the bank, that's the Leupold I'd choose.

 

[std7mag]

I'd give Schmalts a PM!
He can work you up a smok'n deal on everything your looking for!

 

[338 win mag]

2nd vote for Schmalts and the vx5. Take a look at the Talley one piece base/ring

 

[lifesupport4u]

2nd vote for Schmalts and the vx5. Take a look at the Talley one piece base/ring

Haven’t had good luck with Talleys. Many people have had good luck, but they cost me a 300” bull 2 years ago.

 

[N2TRKYS]

I agree with checking out Talley lightweight rings/bases. It's a great setup. I have them on 7 rifles with no issues whatsoever.

 

[ida homer]

That's funny, bought the same rifle in 7mm last week, I think you'll be happy with it.

 

[std7mag]

I've noticed people here in the States seem to like the Talleys.
Not so much in Australia or New Zealand. They are reporting issues.

 

[lifesupport4u]

I've noticed people here in the States seem to like the Talleys.
Not so much in Australia or New Zealand. They are reporting issues.

I tried 2 sets of Talleys. Tried lapping one set. Torqued to spec with a fat wrench and had issues on a 7 mag until I put Leupold PRW2 rings on that I had laying around.

So many people swear by them, but also have read a few stories - broken scope, Talley telling people to put silicone between the scope and rings to stop slippage- who knows if these are true but with my own experience and some things I have read I don’t want to risk the fuss and multiple trips to the range and wounding an animal (again).

I wish I trusted them because they are light and look good

 

[std7mag]

Most of my hunting setups have EGW bases, and Vortex Viper rings.
I do have EGW base & Leupold rings on my wifes Savage 110 FP.

 

[EastTNHunter]

Don’t overlook DNZ. Ugly and heavy, but bulletproof

 

[std7mag]

Ditto Warne. Solid as a piece of granite though!

 

[Brentc]

Just got a Christensen Ridgeline in 300WM. I am trying to decide what scope / bases and rings to put on it.

Was thinking of a VX5 HD 3-15 with Seekins bases and rings.

What would you top it with?

If you haven't found out yet, the R700 Seekins base will not work on the Christensen without removing material from the recoil lug on the base. The Christensen receiver is machined differently in several areas of the ejection port and the front of the ejection port where the base recoil lug engages the receiver is different from the R700.

For a base, I'd look at either the one that Christensen sells, or another one that I like is the Warne Mountain Tech. The nice thing about the Mountain tech is that it doesn't extend beyond the front of the receiver and will make it easier to mount the VX5-HD to obtain proper eye relief due to its short mounting surface in front of the turret housing.

 

[lifesupport4u]

If you haven't found out yet, the R700 Seekins base will not work on the Christensen without removing material from the recoil lug on the base. The Christensen receiver is machined differently in several areas of the ejection port and the front of the ejection port where the base recoil lug engages the receiver is different from the R700.

For a base, I'd look at either the one that Christensen sells, or another one that I like is the Warne Mountain Tech. The nice thing about the Mountain tech is that it doesn't extend beyond the front of the receiver and will make it easier to mount the VX5-HD to obtain proper eye relief due to its short mounting surface in front of the turret housing.

Thanks- Seekins said it would fit and was hoping to use theirs because it’s only like 3oz so that is a bummer. I will check out the options you mentioned.

 

[Brentc]

Thanks- Seekins said it would fit and was hoping to use theirs because it’s only like 3oz so that is a bummer. I will check out the options you mentioned.

It will fit. I have a Seekins base on a CA 300 WM. You just have to know that you'll have to match the contour of the receiver with the recoil lug on the base.

Honestly, though the Warne Mountain Tech is just as light.

 

[Brentc]

Another good option if your concerned with weight is the Hawkins Precision LR Hybrid base/ring setup. They'll cut a couple ounces from a lightweight pic base and ring set. A set of Hawkins are right around 3.5 oz. A lightweight picatinny base will weigh 2 oz and a pair of lightweight rings will weigh 3-5 oz depending on the brand you choose.

Hawkins Precision Scope Rings - Hawkins Precision

Hawkins Precision scope rings are made for every application. From hunting scope rings to heavy tactical scope rings, we have what you need.

hawkinsprecision.com

 

[lifesupport4u]

It will fit. I have a Seekins base on a CA 300 WM. You just have to know that you'll have to match the contour of the receiver with the recoil lug on the base.

What do you mean match the contour?

I will check out the mountain tech

 

[Jorge400]

I just picked up a left-handed Ridgeline in 6.5 Creed from my FFL this week and am using the one piece Talleys. I have Talleys on a few other rifles and never had a problem. I'm only 18 rounds into it but its dialing in nicely.

 

[Brentc]

What do you mean match the contour?

I will check out the mountain tech

You have to shave a little metal off one side of the base recoil lug to fit the front of the ejection port.