Any suggestions on what would be the best ring height for a Benjamin Maximus? My scope has a 40mm objective. Would normally put a medium height, but Im thinking I may need the room to load pellets. I was thinking a high see thru so I could also still use my fiber optic sights. Not sure if they will be too high though. I hate the look of a scope that's too high, especially on a hunting rifle.
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Scope rings?
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i used low profile rings and a 32mm on my 13xx same breach and barrel and was able to load just fine, so medium on a 40mm should be fine, I suppose it may depend on your dexterity and size of your fingers. I am with you on the to high rings.
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Thanks. High rings besides being ugly to my eye, are not the best for accuracy. You want that scope as low to the bore as possible.
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yeah with that 32mm the objective lens almost touched the barrel you could maybe slide a business card under it so that 40 might not fit on lows. I have a 44 sitting in mediums on my marauder that just barley clears the mag. Your right low as possible!!!
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Yeah. With my 40's and 42's medium rings are perfect. But I think on my CZ 527 varmint I have mediums with an Athlon 50mm Scope? And it fits, but close.
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Recommendation - get on eBay and order sets of each. The rings on eBay are dirt cheap if you find the right ones. Do be careful to make sure you get TWO scope rings as some sellers sell singles (Really??? Who uses ONE ring?
If you order from China it takes two weeks to 4 weeks to get here. Rings from China start at about $4 per set, while the same rings from US Sellers start at $7 per set. Make sure you order the right diameter as well, whether 1 inch (25.4mm) or 30mm rings. I always keep some spares on hand to make sure I have "Spare parts" enough to get the right fit.
If you have a set of highs, medium's and low rings, you can simply trial and error till you get the best option.
My opinion is that no more than a medium ring is needed for a 40mm scope. Loading pellets shouldn't be a problem (I hope!)
If you order from China it takes two weeks to 4 weeks to get here. Rings from China start at about $4 per set, while the same rings from US Sellers start at $7 per set. Make sure you order the right diameter as well, whether 1 inch (25.4mm) or 30mm rings. I always keep some spares on hand to make sure I have "Spare parts" enough to get the right fit.
If you have a set of highs, medium's and low rings, you can simply trial and error till you get the best option.
My opinion is that no more than a medium ring is needed for a 40mm scope. Loading pellets shouldn't be a problem (I hope!)
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Cut two each of pieces of wood the same height of the med rings and high rings.. use blue painters tape and tape the wood blocks to the scope and then tape the scope to the gun.
you just created mock up..
Ring mfg should have the distance published.
then you will know what to order..
luck!!
you just created mock up..
Ring mfg should have the distance published.
then you will know what to order..
luck!!
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That's a great idea with the wood. Problem is I didn't even order the rifle yet. Lol! Was Gunna order from PA today. Any idea where to get PA coupon codes? They have the standard 10% off and free shipping, but there's also a coupon code box.
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Oops. Minor detail.. see the supplier will let you order both.. med and high... check it out and ship one set back. USPS. $ 6.00 at most..supplier should work with you depending how the rings are packaged..
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not being rude. my experience w/Maximus. loud, lousy trigger, but accurate. some say their are many mods and fixes. if i have to work on them , i buy a better gun. its all in what you want. if you under buy. you will out grow your rifle quickly and want to buy again.
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Where I live can't have ANY type of sound suppression . Whether added or integral. Noise is not an issue for me, as this is strictly a squirrel and rabbit hunting gun in the woods around my house.
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Maximus Euro is quiet and has no suppression. Lousy trigger from what I'm told at 7 lb pull, but pretty quiet and at 12 FPE, not too much for back yard shooting.
Probably any European model will be about as quiet, as the main sound is the crack of the pellet, and since the max speed is around 800 fps, really small crack.
Probably any European model will be about as quiet, as the main sound is the crack of the pellet, and since the max speed is around 800 fps, really small crack.
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I believe European nations follow similar rules. The system is two tiered.
Lower end is a gun that does not require a license, or in Britain, a Fire Arms Certificate (FAC). Guns that do not require an FAC are limited to 12 FPE. Not sure why they chose that, but 12 FPE it is.
To go over 12 FPE, you need a FAC, and once you have an FAC, you can go to the higher power levels.
Yup, 12 fpe isn't much by US standards, but they do a lot of small game hunting with it, so it must work!
It's also one reason why most European non-FAC guns are .177 to allow extra velocity under the 12 FPE limit. On the good side, they use less air per shot, so something like the Maximus gets max 30 shots in full power, but around 50 or 60 in 12 FPE power range. Great for those of us that like high shot rates.
Lower end is a gun that does not require a license, or in Britain, a Fire Arms Certificate (FAC). Guns that do not require an FAC are limited to 12 FPE. Not sure why they chose that, but 12 FPE it is.
To go over 12 FPE, you need a FAC, and once you have an FAC, you can go to the higher power levels.
Yup, 12 fpe isn't much by US standards, but they do a lot of small game hunting with it, so it must work!
It's also one reason why most European non-FAC guns are .177 to allow extra velocity under the 12 FPE limit. On the good side, they use less air per shot, so something like the Maximus gets max 30 shots in full power, but around 50 or 60 in 12 FPE power range. Great for those of us that like high shot rates.
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