Ruger PR-50mm objective scope , what height rings ?

Metal god · February 22, 2020, 02:52 AM

I bought a new scope for my rifle and now need to know what height rings I need . I'm generally petty good on firearms knowledge but not when it comes to rings . I can't tell you how many sets of rings I have sitting around cus it often takes two or three try's to get it right .

It's a 30mm tube and the budget is $100 give or take some change . I'm not apposed to a one piece and in some ways might prefer it but a set of rings is fine with me . I don't want the objective setting way off the rail but it does not need to sit really close either , I'll likely get some flip caps for it so I'll at least need room for those .

Thanks in advance for any help you all can give

MG

std7mag · February 22, 2020, 05:27 PM

What base are you using?

I use EGW one piece bases. Since they are kinda tall, i get away with using low rings with my Sightron STAC 4-20X50, even with the sun shade.
I typically have good luck with either the Vortex Viper aluminium low rings (hunting rifles), and the Warne steel low rings.

Both Vortex and Warne have ring height guides on their websites.

rickyrick · February 22, 2020, 06:50 PM

besides what is geometrically possible with a rifle and scope combination, ring height will differ from person to person. Face and head size differs widely between people. Plus the type of hold, cheek weld and all of that is going to weigh heavily on the decision. You should be able to align eye and scope in the most neutral position possible.
Can’t really help beyond that, because it’s pretty individualistic in my book.

Metal god · February 22, 2020, 07:00 PM

It’s a Ruger Percision rifle it has an adjustable cheek rest and integrated Picatinny rail on the receiver .

https://ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/models.html

rickyrick · February 22, 2020, 07:17 PM

With that style rifle, I’ve used absolute co-witness with a 50mm objective with no issues.

Burris PEPR... although the mounts I quickly looked at online have picatinny rails on the rings, but the one I use doesn’t have them.
The adjustable cheek rest is helpful

rickyrick · February 22, 2020, 07:26 PM

Here’s a pic

Though rifle you have is a bolt action, it looks like AR stuff will work on it.
Interesting rifle for sure.

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rickyrick · February 22, 2020, 10:03 PM

These are leupold rings, very light and strong. Also absolute ô-witness height

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std7mag · February 23, 2020, 12:16 AM

Ohhhh, it's one of THOSE guns....

In that case, nope, not a clue....

Metal god · February 23, 2020, 10:41 PM

I went with rings rather then a one piece mount . I bought two sets , absolute co witness and another set slightly lower . FWIW they are Vortex rings . I’ll mount the scope this week and update , maybe with pics

Thanks all for your help
MG

rickyrick · February 24, 2020, 02:12 PM

Let us know how it shoots

February 22, 2020, 02:52 AM	#1
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 6,876	Ruger PR-50mm objective scope , what height rings ? I bought a new scope for my rifle and now need to know what height rings I need . I'm generally petty good on firearms knowledge but not when it comes to rings . I can't tell you how many sets of rings I have sitting around cus it often takes two or three try's to get it right . It's a 30mm tube and the budget is $100 give or take some change . I'm not apposed to a one piece and in some ways might prefer it but a set of rings is fine with me . I don't want the objective setting way off the rail but it does not need to sit really close either , I'll likely get some flip caps for it so I'll at least need room for those . Thanks in advance for any help you all can give MG __________________ 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 .

February 22, 2020, 05:27 PM	#2
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	What base are you using? I use EGW one piece bases. Since they are kinda tall, i get away with using low rings with my Sightron STAC 4-20X50, even with the sun shade. I typically have good luck with either the Vortex Viper aluminium low rings (hunting rifles), and the Warne steel low rings. Both Vortex and Warne have ring height guides on their websites. __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

February 22, 2020, 07:00 PM	#4
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 6,876	It’s a Ruger Percision rifle it has an adjustable cheek rest and integrated Picatinny rail on the receiver . https://ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/models.html __________________ 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 .

February 22, 2020, 07:26 PM	#6
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,238	Here’s a pic Though rifle you have is a bolt action, it looks like AR stuff will work on it. Interesting rifle for sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by rickyrick; February 22, 2020 at 08:34 PM.

February 22, 2020, 10:03 PM	#7
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,238	Ruger PR-50mm objective scope , what height rings ? These are leupold rings, very light and strong. Also absolute ô-witness height Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

February 22, 2020, 06:50 PM	#3
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,238	besides what is geometrically possible with a rifle and scope combination, ring height will differ from person to person. Face and head size differs widely between people. Plus the type of hold, cheek weld and all of that is going to weigh heavily on the decision. You should be able to align eye and scope in the most neutral position possible. Can’t really help beyond that, because it’s pretty individualistic in my book.

February 22, 2020, 07:17 PM	#5
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,238	With that style rifle, I’ve used absolute co-witness with a 50mm objective with no issues. Burris PEPR... although the mounts I quickly looked at online have picatinny rails on the rings, but the one I use doesn’t have them. The adjustable cheek rest is helpful

February 23, 2020, 12:16 AM	#8
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	Ohhhh, it's one of THOSE guns.... In that case, nope, not a clue.... __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

February 23, 2020, 10:41 PM	#9
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 6,876	I went with rings rather then a one piece mount . I bought two sets , absolute co witness and another set slightly lower . FWIW they are Vortex rings . I’ll mount the scope this week and update , maybe with pics Thanks all for your help MG __________________ 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 .

February 24, 2020, 02:12 PM	#10
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,238	Let us know how it shoots