Leupold Mount system compatability

Dave308 · March 14, 2000, 10:44 AM

I have purchased a used Remington 700 in .308 and it has a standard Leupold scope mount system already on the rifle. My question is if I buy leupold rings can I attach any standard scope to this mount ? Or am I limited by other factors.. Thanks for any help

jcoyoung · March 14, 2000, 11:19 AM

Depending on objective diameter, you may need to get taller rings. If you currently have a 40mm objective and switch to a scope with a larger (say 50mm) objective, you will most likely need taller rings to prevent the objective bell from interfering with the barrel, thus preventing the scope from being mounted.

Leupold has a fit guide on their website. All you need to do is select a rifle model and Leupold scope model, and a list of compatible bases and rings will display.
www.leupold.com

March 14, 2000, 10:44 AM	#1
Dave308 Junior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Philadeplhia Pa USA Posts: 3	I have purchased a used Remington 700 in .308 and it has a standard Leupold scope mount system already on the rifle. My question is if I buy leupold rings can I attach any standard scope to this mount ? Or am I limited by other factors.. Thanks for any help

March 14, 2000, 11:19 AM	#2
jcoyoung Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2000 Location: Oak Forest, IL Posts: 661	Depending on objective diameter, you may need to get taller rings. If you currently have a 40mm objective and switch to a scope with a larger (say 50mm) objective, you will most likely need taller rings to prevent the objective bell from interfering with the barrel, thus preventing the scope from being mounted. Leupold has a fit guide on their website. All you need to do is select a rifle model and Leupold scope model, and a list of compatible bases and rings will display. www.leupold.com