Im a part time deer hunter and have never mounted any optics before so im a rookie at this. Thought id see if I could get a deal here on someone's old scope rings to mount the Leupold VX-III I picked up from Lumpy to my old remington model 700 .270 that had an old Tasco World Class scope on it... would have kept that but it finally broke this summer when sighting in the rifle. I'd like to still be able to see through my iron sights if possible as u can see rings from old scope r elevated to allow it. Anyone who is knowledgable enough to know if they have something that fits what I need send me a text or private message. Thx! 256.431.7366

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Here's a very basic set for you. They make them cheap or expensive, with bases or without. These seem to not need a base, as they screw directly onto your 700 Remington screw pattern.



I'm not sure if they are offered in different heights or not. I doubt it since they are see-through mounts. Call them and make sure these are what you need, but I think these will fit your 700 Long Action since they are 2 piece.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/230412/weaver-1-steel-lock-see-thru-ring-mount-remington-700-matte



Lapping is easy, just don't overdo it. If you are going to use a 1" scope just order the 1" kit. If you are going to use a 30mm scope just order the 30mm kit. If you want the capability to lap scopes of both diameters in the future, order the combo lapping kit:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/2130187492/wheeler-engineering-scope-ring-alignment-and-lapping-kit



Read the torque instructions on your rings and don't overtighten. (Probably 15-17 inch pounds on the rings). Make all the gaps the same on the rings. Use PURPLE LOCTITE #222, NOT the BLUE or RED.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1764445105/loctite-222-threadlocker-purple



Shop around for different mounts and rings if you want, and if you borrow a friends lapping kit instead of buying one, clean it up and OIL IT OR IT WILL RUST when you get finished with it. Borrow a inch-pound torque wrench from a friend too, if you can.

Good luck and have fun. This is something you CAN do with a little common sense. Make sure you crosshairs are level with the flat top of the rifle. Don't let some flunky gun counter clerk do it because they will just hurry through it and do a crap job.



Mounting a scope:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8rFOtmWqBUI

Lapping scope rings:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fTIY9cZlpPs



If you have a gunsmithing question, Larry Potterfield has a video that covers it on his Midway USA video tutorials.

Dead, that's a good write up and plenty helpful.

Stick this in the gen forum and you will get a lot more info.

I have had good luck with DNZ mounts: They are 1 piece so you don't need to align & lap them (to prevent them from torquing your scope as you tighten it down). Use blue locktight on your screws and typically the screws are torqued to ~15-25 in-lbs (check my numbers).

270 is a "long action"

I assume that your scope is a 40mm obj. This should fit it.

https://www.amazon.com/Game-Reaper-Remin...ington+700+long

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=blue+locktight

mount that scope low as possible and forget the iron sights....rookie...

Easy there, Lump. That blazin' hot barrel will cause a mirage being mounted that low.

I was thinking he wanted the old see-through (under) rings like were popular in the 70s and 80s, BB. The ones that you could see the iron sights as well as use the scope.

You won't never need iron sights again once you get a decent scope on it.

Yup

Mount the scope on the side and use it upright with the open sights and go gansta sideways with the scope.

Seriously - forget about the open sights.

I second the DNZ one-piece scope mount - the DNZ Game Reaper works well.

Do not use loc tite on a DNZ base. It voids the warranty. Plus, it's not needed in a good set of rings.

I had to do this exact thing this weekend to a youth model 700, 7-08. I bought a VX2 3x9x50 and it needed a new mount and some tower rings to have barrel clearance. Guy at BPS Prattville mounted it for me after I bought the wrong rings and mount at Academy. Just gotta get to the range and Janet will have a new set up!

Dr. B

Heck fire, just logged on and looks like I got some answers and opinions to sort through!! I'm def not opposed to pulling the iron sites either, just trying to be lazy and duplicate what was on there before. I'll read through this again at the house later but appreciate all the responses.

...even the jack leg smart-ellic ones

As some of the others have said, removing the iron sights and installling Forster studs (about 40 cents each) to plug the screw holes and using those really great DNZ one-piece bases will let your scope ride lower and nearer to the bore of the barrel and will be a heck of a lot better, easier and more accurate.

You'll be in business in no time and not have to fool with lapping since one-piece DNZs are line bored and honed already.

DON"T use ANY loctite on DNZ. They are aluminum and the little mounting screws need exactly 22 to 25 inch pounds of torque to seat and stay there.


I just thought you had your heart set on using the old-school 1970s see-through mounts.

Kinda like old 1970s hairy porn.

Deadwood, thanks again for the initial response. I'm an en-ja-ma-neer, so I like detailed instructions and torque specifications. I learned a lot!

For what it's worth, I wouldn't get see-through mounts. If you want to hunt with a scope, mount it and kill deer. If not, use your iron sights only and enjoy. I had see-through mounts on my first rifle (Marlin 30-30) and it cost me my first buck. I thought he was too close to use the scope (he was about 40 yards away) and in my excitement I looked under the scope using the see though mounts and iron sights and missed... twice. Took the mounts off and never looked back. To me it just doesn't make sense.

Dr. B

Hey fella got what you looking for. I found a set while working on one this afternoon. I'll give'em to you. All hardware included. Pm me and I see about getting them to you.