VX5/Savage 220

[EKYHunter]

Mounting a 2-10 X 42 VX5 on a Savage 220. I’ve got Talley one piece mounts in low height but they aren’t going to work. The magnification ring hits the base and I can’t bring the scope back as the front bell hits the mount. I’m thinking I need the extended Talleys. Anyone else mount a VX 5 on a 220 and if so, which mounts did you use?

 

[TN2shot07]

As a general rule I hate rails but it’s almost ideal for mounting a shorter scope on a long action like a savage.

I haven’t used extended Talleys but Leupold made a dovetail set I used for a while

 

[EKYHunter]

As a general rule I hate rails but it’s almost ideal for mounting a shorter scope on a long action like a savage.

I haven’t used extended Talleys but Leupold made a dovetail set I used for a while

I’m trying to avoid a rail if at all possible. May have to though.

 

[winmag]

I’ve got Talleys on a Savage ML-II, which I think is the same length action. I’ll take a look later this week but I do remember having to either use the double extended rings, higher rings, or both.

 

[Nick87]

As a general rule I hate rails but it’s almost ideal for mounting a shorter scope on a long action like a savage.

I haven’t used extended Talleys but Leupold made a dovetail set I used for a while

Pretty certain both my step Dad and grandpa have a rail on their 220.