How to measure scope rings height ?

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14-10-2018, 10:54 AM
Ground Control

How to measure scope rings height ?

I have a Blaser R93 with a Picatinny rail base .
I have been using some 30mm Burris Signature Zee Series for a few years now on a 7mm Rem Mag but the Burris rings just don't get the scope down low enough compared to a second base/rings combo I have for a 25mm tubed scope on my .223 ( I'm using old fashion Weaver rings which are about as low as you can buy ).
I really like the Burris rings with their inserts etc but the lowest option they make is a Med which I have ( I wish they made a low ) .
I would like to get the scope 4mm lower , that still would give clearance from the safety/cocking switch and the scopes eye piece which is the limiting factor on a Blaser .
My question is how are rings measured for height when using a Weaver type attachment to the rail ?
Do all manufactures use the same method so there is uniformity across the industry ?
I'll probably end up buying some replacement rings from overseas so really want to know I'm ordering the right height .

Thanks .

Ken
14-10-2018, 01:10 PM
duckdog

this might help

Scope Ring Height and Clearance Calculator
14-10-2018, 05:12 PM
Ground Control

Thanks , I finally worked out how to measure the height .
Some manufactures measure from top of base to scope tube , others from base to centre of scope tube .
After a few hours searching and asking on other forums I found that Ken Farrell rings from USA are the lowest quality ones around .
Ordered and payed for , now just got to wait :thumbsup:

Ken
14-10-2018, 06:59 PM
Cigar

I had to do a double-take at your "lowest quality ones" statement, first thought was wtf would you buy the lowest quality ones, especially from overseas, plenty of low quality crap available locally! :D
14-10-2018, 07:28 PM
Ground Control

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cigar

I had to do a double-take at your "lowest quality ones" statement, first thought was wtf would you buy the lowest quality ones, especially from overseas, plenty of low quality crap available locally! :D

:)

Maybe there should be a comma between lowest and quality .

Ken
14-10-2018, 09:10 PM
Marty Henry

Wars have started over inappropriate punctuation.
14-10-2018, 09:44 PM
Ground Control

Thought I might post up this list of Picatinny scope ring heights incase anyone else is interested and in the market for some low rings .
This was posted on another forum and is a list compiled over a period of time in the hunt for the lowest rings avaliable .

http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...sxximp0fo.jpeg

Ken