Is it better to use scope mounts right on the 11 mill rail or is it better to use a Picatinny rail and mount the scope? I was told the Picatinny is more rigid but to me it’s another connection.
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Which is better?
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I don’t know if it’s a preference thing or what but I only use the picatinny Rail if I have a scope already with rings that are made for a Picatinny rail.As long as the 11 Mill. Rings are good quality they are fine for me.Sometimes it depends on how the breach on a particular gun is made also.
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Just use a good 11mm dovetail mount. The base, then ring setup just adds unnecessary height.
As for added rigidity or security against recoil: whatever you mount on top is STILL relying on, and mounted to the dovetails. So what's the point?
As for added rigidity or security against recoil: whatever you mount on top is STILL relying on, and mounted to the dovetails. So what's the point?
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On springers, I feel like using a pic rail with low rings feels more solid, and if you use a rail that has a few MOA of rise it can keep you from having to shim the scope rings.
On a PCP, I use whatever I have laying around with the main consideration being the size of the scope objective.
On a PCP, I use whatever I have laying around with the main consideration being the size of the scope objective.
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Depends on the gun and QC of the Picatinny rail. Some dual purpose aren't recommend to use the Picatinny when you research specific airgun models even if they have both.
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All my guns are springers except for a Benjamin discovery which I refuse to pump. I’m trying to avoid PCP’s like the bubonic plague, but how can you when you see some of the shots their producing.
I use them on squirrels and targets.
Again I’m into this for only 2 yrs. My friend was my mentor and with COVID-19 we’re isolated, my purchases were influenced by his thoughts’ until I stumbled on this forum in Dec.
Most my scope mounts are Sports Match dampas, but now I’m told picatinny’s better. Well I have 10 picatinny rails now, and the dampas will be useless. Don’t like the direction this is going. I probably have 15 decent springers now. Already getting a good collection of small gun parts as well.
Now is a one piece or a two piece scope mount better?
I can’t thank you guys enough. You are a wealth of knowledge, you just saved me probably two g-notes by not switching over. Crow
I use them on squirrels and targets.
Again I’m into this for only 2 yrs. My friend was my mentor and with COVID-19 we’re isolated, my purchases were influenced by his thoughts’ until I stumbled on this forum in Dec.
Most my scope mounts are Sports Match dampas, but now I’m told picatinny’s better. Well I have 10 picatinny rails now, and the dampas will be useless. Don’t like the direction this is going. I probably have 15 decent springers now. Already getting a good collection of small gun parts as well.
Now is a one piece or a two piece scope mount better?
I can’t thank you guys enough. You are a wealth of knowledge, you just saved me probably two g-notes by not switching over. Crow
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44mm with medium 2 piece rings leaves about 1/8" clearance for objective lens. Rifle bore to scope center line is about 1.75"
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I have been keeping the clearance to a minimum. Thanks for reply’s.
Is one piece or two piece scope mount better?
Is one piece or two piece scope mount better?
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As long as there's a stop pin to keep the scope from sliding back from the recoil, I don't think it makes much difference. I tend to use one-piece mounts on my springers and two-piece on my PCPs. A tip- when you mount your rings or 1pc.mount, run the stop pin into the hole in the receiver and then slide the mount back till the pin stops against the rear edge of the hole. Then snug everything up. This helps keep the mount or rings from sliding back.
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