Thread: First rifle advice

A rifle either has a Picatinny/Weaver rail, 11mm/16mm/19mm dovetail or holes where a rail or bases can be fitted. With some it can be hard to find bases or a rail that fit.

With some rifles, (generally the dovetail ones) the rings attach directly to the rifle, with the rest you usually need to fit bases or a rail and the rings attach to the bases/rail.

The rings you buy need to be compatible with the rail or dovetail and as low as possible without being too low for the scope to be clear of the bolt.

Scopes will either have a 25mm or 30mm tube as well, so the rings need to be of the correct diameter.

You will easily source the mounting gear for a Howa and the forum can help if you’re not sure.