Thread: Scope Rings - Naive QUestion

Righto.

So, I've got a new scope for my Browning X Bolt 7mm Rem Mag on the way. It's a Leupold VX3i 4.5-14x40mm CDS with Windplex reticle, side focus, and 30mm tube.

I need to get some rings. My plan was to get the Talley aluminium rings (I've used them before and they've been fine), which have the option of low, medium, or high. I've had some conflicting advice on what to do here. The advice ranges from, literally, "go as high as you can" to "go as low as you can get away with.

So, I'd really appreciate any thoughts on what height scope rings to go with. I think I can prooobably get away with low, but will that limit dialing at all? Would medium be a better option, but potentially not as "comfy" to look through? Or should I go as high as possible, for reasons I don't fully understand?

Please keep in mind that this is a hunting rifle, and will rarely be dialed beyond 500yd. I'd like to have the option to get to 800 or 1000 for the times I go playing in the range, which are few and far between.

Thanks very much for your thoughts in advance.

Elliott