56mm objective

[Mcarso1]

anybody mount a 56 mm objective on a ridgeline or 700 action with a proof barrel? Need mounting options to keep it low?

 

[lancetkenyon]

R700 SA
Bartlein "Sendero" contour
Seekins 20MOA Picatinny rail
Seekins 34mm Low (.92") alloy rings
Kahles K624i 6-24x56


R700 SA
Seekins 20MOA Picatinny rail
Seekins high (1.0") rings
Bartlein "Sendero" contour
Steiner T5Xi 5-25x56


R700 LA
Rock Creek "Heavy Varmint" (heavier than "Sendero") contour
Seekins 20MOA Picatinny rail
Badger Ordinance 34mm "High" 1" rings
Vortex Razor Gen II 4.5-27x56


R700 LA

Rock Creek "Heavy Varmint" (heavier than "Sendero") contour
Seekins 20MOA Picatinny rail
Seekins 34mm Low (.92") rings
Premier Heritage 5-25x56​

R700 LA
Proof Research "Sendero Light"
Seekins 20MOA Picatinny rail
Seekins Low (.92") rings
Kahles K624i 6-24x56

 

[Mcarso1]

Thanks for the pics and info, seeking seems to be the common denominator in those setups, the last setup looks to be where I am heading as it will be almost exact dimensions etc.

 

[lancetkenyon]

I just really like Seekins. I am sure Badger, ARC (American Rifle Co.), Hawkins, etc. would all be similar as long as ring height is the same.

 

[lancetkenyon]

Here is the same rifle in its final configuration. Wears a Premier Heritage Light Tactical 3-15×50 now, in Seekins 30mm low (.82") rings. I have shot it out over 1500 with no issues, scope.is plenty for medium game at that distance. A little bit further than I would shoot for hunting, but nice to know it is fully capable if a coyote pops out at 1500.

 

[223dude]

anybody mount a 56 mm objective on a ridgeline or 700 action with a proof barrel? Need mounting options to keep it low?

I just bought a Ridgeline 7mm,
I mounted a nightforce 5x22-56mm
On nightforce low rings & nightforce 0moa
Base,
There 1/8" gap from bell to the barrel.

 

[Mcarso1]

223 dude , you have any pics? How is the cheek fit for you? Need a pad or is it okay? Thanks

 

[Wild Bill G]

Do you already have a scope or open there too. If so Leupold used to make a half moon cut out in some of their 56's and mount real low.