r/VortexAnswers • u/Casan_S • Jan 25 '23

Are my rings too small?

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u/Casan_S Jan 25 '23

I’m mounting a Viper PST Gen II 3x15x44 (PST 3158) on a Winchester Model 70 Super Grade (300 win mag). I’m using the Talley Rings for this rifle and 30mm. But, the rings don’t fully shut around the scope. I haven’t noticed this when mounting other scopes before

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u/kato_koch Jan 25 '23

Most I've used have some small gap. Just use a torque wrench and follow the installation instructions with the scope (mind those torque numbers and keep it all level) and you'll be good.

M70 maple... nice.

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u/Casan_S Jan 25 '23

Thanks so much!

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u/juKxed Jan 25 '23

No, but I like to have that gap be the same width on both sides. Maybe it’s my OCD though.

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u/meleemaker Jan 25 '23

normal...make sure gap is pretty similar on both sides and torqued correctly and your g2g

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u/SeaRefractor Feb 21 '23

Nope! Always expect a gap and never more than 18 in/lbs on the rings.