? Scope and mounts for my Remington 7400.

jneilson · June 16, 2008, 10:30 AM

What's a good mount to buy for a 7400, one piece, two piece? When I bought it some see-through mounts where on it, but I didn't want to use them. My eyes aren't so good anymore so I'm going to mount a scope, no idea of what scope either. Has for the scope I'll need one that's good for close range in low light. Thanks

Scorch · June 16, 2008, 12:34 PM

Depending on what range you expect to be shooting, a scope in 2.5X-8X or 3X-9X or just a straight 4X is a good scope for most applications. Buy a good mount, but that does not necessarily mean expensive. Weaver bases and rings work fine, as do Leupold bases and rings. I would avoid any of the "see-through" mounts, as they are too high and will make it impossible to get a good cheek weld and that will cause problems for you.

williamd · June 16, 2008, 05:39 PM

One piece Weaver style base. Weaver style rings to match your eyes/shooting style. Work well on my 742 for years. For bushy areas I use an old K2.5.

June 16, 2008, 10:30 AM	#1
jneilson Member Join Date: February 23, 2008 Posts: 55	? Scope and mounts for my Remington 7400. What's a good mount to buy for a 7400, one piece, two piece? When I bought it some see-through mounts where on it, but I didn't want to use them. My eyes aren't so good anymore so I'm going to mount a scope, no idea of what scope either. Has for the scope I'll need one that's good for close range in low light. Thanks

June 16, 2008, 12:34 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Depending on what range you expect to be shooting, a scope in 2.5X-8X or 3X-9X or just a straight 4X is a good scope for most applications. Buy a good mount, but that does not necessarily mean expensive. Weaver bases and rings work fine, as do Leupold bases and rings. I would avoid any of the "see-through" mounts, as they are too high and will make it impossible to get a good cheek weld and that will cause problems for you. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

June 16, 2008, 05:39 PM	#3
williamd Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 801	One piece Weaver style base. Weaver style rings to match your eyes/shooting style. Work well on my 742 for years. For bushy areas I use an old K2.5. __________________ "Outlaw guns and only outlaws will have guns!" Unfortunately, we may be moving in that direction. NRA Benefactor, Conservative!, VN '64-'65. Never sell a gun or a car ... and retire rich!