What's in a Ring?

[dougiemac]

So I'm looking to mount my
Nightforce NXS Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 5.5-22x 50mm On my Remington 700 and I need some recommendations or suggestions on what to look for in a mount?

 

[oio]

Good reviews on a solid 1 piece would be my guess.
Yes, that was vague and obvious.
It's common enough that you should have multiple good options.

 

[Righter13]

@cmshoot

 

[cmshoot]

What caliber Rem700 and whatcha gonna use it for?

 

[karlvv]

I think the best question is why are you putting such an expensive scope on a remington?

 

[oio]

^^^Good point. Glad someone else posted it though.

 

[cmshoot]

I've got plenty of students that run stock, or mostly stock, Rem700's in .308 out to 1,000yds with no issues whatsoever. Good shooting sticks, they're what I recommend to most of my students.

 

[Laufen]

Tough to beat Talley.

 

[cmshoot]

For precision work I would recommend a Picatinny-spec 20MOA rail from Nightforce, TPS, Badger Ordnance, or Seekins Precision.

For rings, same manufacturer.

I may have a base and/or rings in the shop to fit your rifle and scope. I'll check when I get home.

 

[dougiemac]

What caliber Rem700 and whatcha gonna use it for?

.308 - learn how to do long range shooting.

 

[dougiemac]

I think the best question is why are you putting such an expensive scope on a remington?

Remington 700's are good to learn on, they don't break the bank and I've always heard your optic away as should cost nearly as much or more than the rifle.

 

[karlvv]

Remington 700's are good to learn on, they don't break the bank and I've always heard your optic away as should cost nearly as much or more than the rifle.

Fair enough. I figured with all that big SET money you would be rocking a 5000 dollar rifle. My bad.

 

[cmshoot]

I've got plenty of good rings, but I don't have a base on hand.

 

[dougiemac]

Fair enough. I figured with all that big SET money you would be rocking a 5000 dollar rifle. My bad.

Ha! You obviously haven't seen the books.

 

[dougiemac]

Fair enough. I figured with all that big SET money you would be rocking a 5000 dollar rifle. My bad.

I have a total of $2200 in this rifle.

 

[karlvv]

I have a total of $2200 in this rifle.

Not bad at all. Not bypass level, but it should be a nice shooter. I'm very utilitarian, so I probably will never break 2 g's on a rifle. Keep us updated on the progress of your long range experience.

 

[cmshoot]

I can get a little bit of a discount on a 20Moa Nightforce base, if ya want one.

I should have a good set of rings that will work, unless you just wanna buy a set at the same time.

 

[War Paint]

.308 - learn how to do long range shooting.

Don't do it. Did you get the NF from CPanic ? Do you reload ? Do you have dies, press, scales, powder, projectiles, primers, You Will. Do you know a good gun smith You Will.
Do you have a $300 front rest ? You will. Nice rem you got there so swap out the barrel (6.5x 47 Lapua)and get a new stock and have it bedded. Go with the NF 20MOA. I have the kit to lap it in and torque down.
Come on in the water is fine.

 

[Kaotiktribe]

Ive always liked and used Badger Ordnance or TPS for my bolt guns. Hell even my .22 has TPS rings LOL

 

[cmshoot]

dougiemac, let me know if you need assistance in purchasing a mount and/or rings, or if you may be interested in the rings I have.

Once you get the parts, bring it all by my place. I can help you lap the rings and mount it all up.