Scope mounting problem

Tomster10 · November 14, 2013, 01:06 AM

I have a Browning X-Bolt in .375H&H, I was attempting to mount a Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x36mm scope on it but the bases are just barely too far apart for the rings to be on the level part of the scope. I'm using weaver cross bar bases with Leupold quick release rings. A guy at the gun shop said I should look for other bases but I think with the X-bolt 4 screw platform there wont be a great variety.
Does anyone know if Leupold's other quick release rings might be narrower?
What would you do in my situation?
Thank y'all for any advice.

olddav · November 14, 2013, 01:15 AM

You may need to acquire a set of extended rings.
Leupold does make a set, don't know what the part number is.

SSA · November 14, 2013, 03:04 AM

Check out the Warne x bolt bases.

MJFlores · November 14, 2013, 12:41 PM

You can purchase "base blanks" in both aluminum or steel. You can then mark where the screw holes need to be, and where the cross-slots need to be and have any gunsmith with a milling machine mill the cross slot and screw holes. I haven't purchased a set like that in years but I bet Brownells has them.

Metal god · November 14, 2013, 12:50 PM

Not sure if this will work for you but some times turning one or both bases 180* will change the position of the slots making the spacing shorter or longer . This has to be done with the Ruger American sometimes

john843 · November 14, 2013, 02:40 PM

Check with Talley. They are making the Browning brand rings for Browning , as well as the Winchester Brand rings for the mod. 70s. I think you can get them in 1/4 or 1/2" offset [extension]. I just saw an ad for the x-bolt rings but can't remember where.

November 14, 2013, 01:06 AM	#1
Tomster10 Junior Member Join Date: November 12, 2013 Posts: 4	Scope mounting problem I have a Browning X-Bolt in .375H&H, I was attempting to mount a Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x36mm scope on it but the bases are just barely too far apart for the rings to be on the level part of the scope. I'm using weaver cross bar bases with Leupold quick release rings. A guy at the gun shop said I should look for other bases but I think with the X-bolt 4 screw platform there wont be a great variety. Does anyone know if Leupold's other quick release rings might be narrower? What would you do in my situation? Thank y'all for any advice.

November 14, 2013, 01:15 AM	#2
olddav Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2008 Location: Lower Alabama Posts: 727	You may need to acquire a set of extended rings. Leupold does make a set, don't know what the part number is. __________________ Never beat your head against the wall with out a helmet

November 14, 2013, 12:50 PM	#5
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 6,876	Not sure if this will work for you but some times turning one or both bases 180* will change the position of the slots making the spacing shorter or longer . This has to be done with the Ruger American sometimes __________________ If Jesus had a gun , he'd probably still be alive ! I almost always write my posts regardless of content in a jovial manor and intent . If that's not how you took it , please try again .

November 14, 2013, 03:04 AM	#3
SSA Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Posts: 641	Check out the Warne x bolt bases.

November 14, 2013, 12:41 PM	#4
MJFlores Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2013 Posts: 539	You can purchase "base blanks" in both aluminum or steel. You can then mark where the screw holes need to be, and where the cross-slots need to be and have any gunsmith with a milling machine mill the cross slot and screw holes. I haven't purchased a set like that in years but I bet Brownells has them.

November 14, 2013, 02:40 PM	#6
john843 Junior Member Join Date: November 1, 2013 Posts: 11	Check with Talley. They are making the Browning brand rings for Browning , as well as the Winchester Brand rings for the mod. 70s. I think you can get them in 1/4 or 1/2" offset [extension]. I just saw an ad for the x-bolt rings but can't remember where.