Marlin 795 MEGATHREAD Part Deuce

[roushstage2]

Yes

[CharlesV]

Regarding UTG scope profiles,
In Amazon some complain the medium profile wont take a 40mm scope and others didnt have issues. So a 40mm seems to be on the borderline of high and medium profiles depending on the individual scope. If i take the high profile to end the argument, do i start of new problem of the high profile raising the scope too high and losing cheek weld, wrong sight picture, etc? Im on Amazon right now and need to decide this. I dont have a scope yet.

[roushstage2]

I'd say there is that possibility. Perhaps those with 40mm scopes that "don't fit" have lens caps on? I don't think I could fit them on mine. I'd have to go look to be certain though.

[CharlesV]

For example, if i buy the UTG 3-12X40 scope, will the medium profile fit and be otherwise correct for the 60/795?

Scope

http://www.amazon.com/UTG-3-12X40-Mil-dot-Locking-Resetting/dp/B0053EQN54/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_cart_2

I dont know if complainers used lens caps or not but dont you want to? So, if caps wont fit the medium, then gotta go high. See, its right on the borderline.

PS...in the UTG line is the 4-16X40 preferred for any reason?

[Chaos47]

Yes 40mm is the border

There is really know way to be sure if a scope and rings will fit a particular rifle over the web.
If someone has done it they can chime in.
Otherwise you will just have to try it.

Are you looking at reviews particular to the 795? The rifle design and shape also come in play. The height of the receiver and the height of the barrel.

I run high rings on my 50mm. Cheek weld is not a problem but then again I have a higher comb on my stock and a stock pack. There is a bit of gap even with my 50mm with caps on between the scope and barrel.

If I had to do it over again I would probably just buy both and see what fits and then either return the other or keep it for a future rifle.

[CharlesV]

The reviews i read included air guns, 10/22 and 795 and when the parts fit the owners were very happy.

Reviews of the UTG scope didnt use the UTG mount, and users of the mounts didnt use UTG scopes so there isnt a way to see how this goes together. Also, the scope info doesnt say that the scope in fact included rings which people changed to other rings and not UTG. Strange.

[Chaos47]

That is my point you can't let a few unhappy reviews influence you when you have incomplete or even inaccurate information.

You can not assume that because it did not fit on a 10/22 or an airgun (with who knows what scope) that it won't fit on a 795.

You will have to use your best guess and order the parts that you feel will fit. That's what everyone else has done and it has worked out for all of us.

All I can tell you is that the mount works and is highly recommended.
I can also tell you the UTG scope I have is great, are all UTG scopes? No idea.

[CharlesV]

I agree 100% chaos.

To clarify, owners of 10/22 and 795 DID say everything was fine as to medium mounts. The problem arose when owners of certain 40mm scopes said the bells didnt clear the barrels--but they didnt say which scopes. Also, owners of UTG scopes loved the scopes but had fit problems with Brand X mounts. I havent seen any reviews of 795 owners using both UTG products at the same time.

(haha we're doing finite math here, with overlapping shaded circles!)

Obviously the best way is to install mounts and take the whole thing to a shop and one by one put on different scopes and take the one that fits. Id like to avoid that by scaring up more comments.

The only complaint about UTG scopes is the increased weight compared to others. Some dont like mil dots, some find illuminated reticles useless. But nobody hates the brand.

[Panchira!]

[Chaos47]

Sounds like a good day!
I would put a dab of blue loctite on your set screws if you haven't.

The Stovepipes my first gut reaction is to blame the Remington golden bullets.
I would try another ammo and try to replicate it.

Using CCI Blazer my casings almost all ways go like 7 feet straight to the right. Great for pelting the person next to me haha

[Panchira!]

Yes I was figuring it was the golden bullet. But I have changed to much to put 100% blame on ammo. We will go out again this weekend and ill try the federals. I have had zero issues with them. Oh it was a beyond great day. The range time was soo relaxing! The stuck ejected casings didn't bother us or worry me to much.

[CharlesV]

Chaos,
Is your UTG scope on a 795 or other gun?
Which scope do you have? Do you recommend a 4-16 over a 3-12?
If you put it on a 795 did the included mounts work ok or did you change to medium profile mounts?

[Chaos47]

CharlesV seem you are going in circles and way over thinking this.

We have provided you with all the facts about these mounts we can.
You need to use your best judgement on what will fit and then just pull the trigger and order them and see if it works.

If you look at the first page you would see my setup.
Yes it is on a 795.
I have a UTG 3-9x 50mm R/G Illuminated A/O Scope and UTG 1 piece high profile mount.
3-9x is recommended by Appleseed if you use a scope there.
It is said if you have too much magnification you start to chase perfect alignment and jerk the trigger when you have it. 3-9x served me shooting out to ~350 yards.
I plan on getting an XT-22 and scoping it, I will probably get another UTG maybe a 40mm obj with a higher magnification to save on weight. If not probably the same one I already have.
The scope I got did not have included mounts. Included mounts are usually rubbish.
I guessed and purchased the high profile version of the 1 piece mount I advocate.

Both the scope and mounts have served me well. I have been using it for over a year, many many trips to the range, ~5k shots thru it, shot out to ~350 yards, stood up to the blast wave of a 50BMG going off next to it all day long, I like the AO and the R/G, mount has never walked, scope has kept its zero.



This photo shows the gap I have between my barrel and scope.
Its a tad more then I would like but I do not think its too much.
More photos here:


Whats the worst thing that can happen if you order the wrong height rings?
Keep em and be out 15 bucks or send them back and get the high profile?

[guns_and_music]

Wow a whole forum for the 795 .... which I have one of lol. Color me impressed.

[CharlesV]

Chaos,

Seems i AM going in circles but it got you to write the best post ever on the topic! Sometimes when something is so clear to us its hard to understand that its not common knowledge to everyone. So in my case i keep going until i get to the meat of the thing, which i did.

You should make your post a sticky because it has all essentials about the topic of scopes and i DO thank you for going to the trouble. I got it now.

Its good advice to get both mounts in this case to solve the borderline problem and i'll take the lower magnification. Ive only had two scopes in my life and didnt know a 3-9 could go out to 350 yds, i thought 150, actually.