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  1. 15-05-2017, 10:32 PM #1
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    In theory

    So my edge currently has a vx6 with 44mm objective

    Looking to go to a 50mm sightron s3

    Have 6 - 7mm of clearance from barrel

    Thinking 50 - 44 =6mm ÷2 =3mm lower 3mm higher so should have 3 - 4mm clearance.

    Am i correct?
    Dont have time to test fit instore unfortunately

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    Yep that's correct have done this several time swapping scopes around rifles it starts to do your head in. They both have the same tube size right?
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    In theory yes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dermastor View Post
    Yep that's correct have done this several time swapping scopes around rifles it starts to do your head in. They both have the same tube size right?
    Yeah mate both 30mm

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    Quote Originally Posted by veitnamcam View Post
    In theory yes.
    Well if an engineer says it will work then it must right hahaha

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    Quote Originally Posted by 199p View Post
    Well if an engineer says it will work then it must right hahaha

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    Only thing that might cause grief possibly is if the sightron has a longer parallel objective section or needs to be set more rearward to achieve correct eye relief ....I dont have a sightron to look at but you should be golden.

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    Good thinking i think the s3 will be longer if anything

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    If it's longer a canted rail will reduce clearance too as the scope is mounted at an angle to the barrel but once again won't make a huge difference.

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    Also check the actual outside diameter of the scope instead of just the lense diameter. Could vary between manufacturers. A quick check on the factory websites should give the info.
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    Good as gold

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    Primo, looks good!
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    Nice looking rig, what's the specs on it?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nibblet View Post
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    No way haha

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    Quote Originally Posted by tikka View Post
    Nice looking rig, what's the specs on it?
    Hay mate

    Its a full custom 338 edge build buy ssrnz

    Been through a couple of hands but not going anywhere now

    Shoots silly groups with the 300 elite Hunters

    Took off the vx6 and put a sightron s3 on there. Next year it might get a vx6hd tho

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