Just picked up a nice 700 Mountain Rifle in 7x57. Going to use a Leupold 2-7x or 2.5-8x. What rings should I get to have bolt clearance (low or med)?

Thanks,

JDG

Leupold mediums would be my choice! Sounds like a great pickup. Should be a very pleasant hunting rifle!

The 36mm objective side of the scope on the 2.5-8 will fit easily with low rings. The 2-7 seems to be a 33mm objective lens.

I have had 40mm on Talley lightweight lows.

Talley ultralight lows will allow you to mount a short 2.5-8 leupold. But the steel talleys won't allow it due to the short dimension of the scope iirc

If you plan any hunting wearing gloves, I would consider mediums. Here in PA we hunt in cold weather and clearance for the glove is a consideration.
Another vote for Talley light weights. I just used them on a model 70 FWT and really like them.