In need of scope mounting tips.

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30 December 2011, 08:24

Hizzie

In need of scope mounting tips.

Ordered a Leupold FXII 2.5x20 Ultralight for my 458. Have Warne rings/bases coming and a the Wheeler Deluxe scope installation kit. Any tips for how to do this right the first time would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Hizzie

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30 December 2011, 10:46

LionHunter

Seriously, follow the Leupold mounting instructions included with your scope. All will be well. BTW, nothing wrong with Warne mounts and rings, but I use Leupold QR or QRW so that if something should go wrong at some point, I can count on Leupold as a single source to handle everything under their lifetime warranty.

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30 December 2011, 22:43

Hizzie

Instructions? Cool didn't realize it would come with instructions. Package hasn't arrived yet and I wanted to be prepared. Other posts I read suggested Talley or Warne for hard kicking rifles. 8.5lb 458WM definately kicks and I didn't want to have to buy twice, cry twice.

31 December 2011, 02:44

LionHunter

.375H&H, .375RUM, .416Rem x2, .458Lott all wear Leupold mounts and I've never had a problem in over 15 years of big bore hunting.

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