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Fell into a .270 Weatherby Mark V Sporter (Japanese) recently. It also sported Swarovski 4-12x50 glass on an unknown base & rings. Overall it looked good and closed the deal. Bought a box of factory spritzers and off to the range. New to the range and hoping for longer 200 yd sight in, but the RM indicated I needed to qualify at 100 yds before being released to the uncontrolled range. OK, Cool. New rifle, new cartridge, new range, new nerves. Set up and the first 3 rounds was within 2" (4" circle to qualify). Automatic ticket punch. :-) All good.
The Swarovski is going Cranston, RI for their warrantee Clean & Check. Upon return, the Mark V & scope is going to Paso Robles to have some minor work done and full check; just dotting eyes and crossing tees. And although the system seems to work, I would like to KNOW the mounts and rings are rock solid. Weatherby Custom Shop recommended the Near mounts; they look damn good.
So this leads to my question: Anyone have better suggestions? I would like to pass this system down through the grandkids. Figure it better to do it right the first time than chase the ball and keep plowing into the fantail. Ideas and advise appreciated. :-)
Fell into a .270 Weatherby Mark V Sporter (Japanese) recently. It also sported Swarovski 4-12x50 glass on an unknown base & rings. Overall it looked good and closed the deal. Bought a box of factory spritzers and off to the range. New to the range and hoping for longer 200 yd sight in, but the RM indicated I needed to qualify at 100 yds before being released to the uncontrolled range. OK, Cool. New rifle, new cartridge, new range, new nerves. Set up and the first 3 rounds was within 2" (4" circle to qualify). Automatic ticket punch. :-) All good.
The Swarovski is going Cranston, RI for their warrantee Clean & Check. Upon return, the Mark V & scope is going to Paso Robles to have some minor work done and full check; just dotting eyes and crossing tees. And although the system seems to work, I would like to KNOW the mounts and rings are rock solid. Weatherby Custom Shop recommended the Near mounts; they look damn good.
So this leads to my question: Anyone have better suggestions? I would like to pass this system down through the grandkids. Figure it better to do it right the first time than chase the ball and keep plowing into the fantail. Ideas and advise appreciated. :-)
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