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July 7, 2012, 05:10 PM | #1 |
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Scope Diameter Question - 50mm vs 56mm
Looking at some nightforce scopes. I'm torn between a 50mm and a 56mm. Would the 56mm be too high on the rifle?
Edit - I am interested in putting it on a Savage 110BA, which has an adjustable cheek weld. Last edited by FrosSsT; July 7, 2012 at 06:21 PM. |
July 7, 2012, 05:12 PM | #2 |
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Yes, and most of them are also only found on 30mm tubes, whereas the 50mm was low enough for the 1" tube.
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July 7, 2012, 05:14 PM | #3 | |
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You'll probably need some way to elevate your cheek - either an adjustable comb, stock pack, something. It can be done if you want the 56. Every Nightforce has a 30mm tube.
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Here's a guy with that setup: http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubb...54301&page=all Last edited by zoomie; July 7, 2012 at 09:30 PM. |
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July 8, 2012, 10:34 AM | #4 |
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Thanks zoomie. I'm looking at a 5.5-22x50 or 56.....leaning torwards the 56...
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July 8, 2012, 12:02 PM | #5 |
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A 56mm objective has 25% more area than a 50mm. A lot of brightness for 3mm higher mount.
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