Issue Mounting Vortex Crossfire II 6-18x44mm on Axix II XP 6.5CM

[JimyP]

Originally purchased with Weaver Kaspa 3-9x40 scope. The rings will suffice for the Crossfire but the mounting base plates are at too great a distance from eachother. The front ring sits about 1/4" up on the just widening objective lens housing. Is there any solution without having to go for a 6.5" or so Picantinny rail? Seems lke this might be a common problem.

[Glock5857]

When I switched the Weaver scope for a Nikon I had to change the mounting plates and ringd to Leupold Dual dovetail mounts. That seemed to work out pretty good for me.

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[ohihunter2014]

You have to buy the weaver rail for it to mount that scope comfortable. I have the same setup as you and swapped out the rings for burris zee rings because they aren't so wide and a weaver rail.

[JimyP]

Thanks. Yes, changing the mounting plates is the way to go. As you can see, my experience is limited. I see on Cabelas that they also have a Weaver® Savage® Axis Multislot One-Piece Base that should do the trick.

[pisgah]

Change scopes or get a 1-piece base.