Rigby Highland Stalker - preferred scope

[Red Leg]

@pc3

HS uses Mauser 98 commercial bases (sometimes referred to as FN). Part nos for the Leupold bases are

50055 Gloss
50056 Matte

Sadly discontinued now ;-(

with a bit of hunting you might find some.

QR Mauser FN 2-pc Matte

Leupold® steel Quick Release (QR™) rings and bases make it easy to remove your optic from your firearm and replace it, all while maintaining zero (+/- ¼ MOA). This specific model is for a Mauser FN and are a popular choice for muzzle loaders and large caliber rifles.

www.leupold.com

will be cheaper than Hexalocks

As an aside - did you happen to buy your .30-06 used from Mansfield H &F?

It also uses the superb Talley mounts that were created for it.

 

[JPbowhunter]

Mine is currently wearing a leupold vx3 but I plan on getting something else on it. I think it deserves a good quality euro optic but I have 25mm hexalock’s and finding something decent with an inch tube is tricky these days.

 

[Razorback]

I had the same issue with LOP. Started off with a S&B that I couldn’t get far enough back for a natural position. Switched to a Z3 or 6 that I had lying around and it was also a no go. Finally the Z8i and it worked very well

 

[Tintin]

Mine is currently wearing a leupold vx3 but I plan on getting something else on it. I think it deserves a good quality euro optic but I have 25mm hexalock’s and finding something decent with an inch tube is tricky these days.

Jack,

I’m with @Mats Bergholm

Meopta are definitely worth a look. The discontinued Czech made MeoPro 1” are excellent, on par with Z3 to my eyes.

 

[pc3]

It also uses the superb Talley mounts that were created for it.

Ok now Talley's I do like and love the look of them....I reckon thats the way I may go

 

[pc3]

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I had the same issue with LOP. Started off with a S&B that I couldn’t get far enough back for a natural position. Switched to a Z3 or 6 that I had lying around and it was also a no go. Finally the Z8i and it worked very well

Thankyou.

I do think the Klassic SB is a long scope as well ?? I will research the mounting lengths the Z8i is a lot more $$ and this SB model Klassic has the more traditional "mil" dial up but in .05" for 4.5 mil dial up, enough for the 30/06 and say woodleighs.

 

[Charlie64]

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I had the same issue with LOP. Started off with a S&B that I couldn’t get far enough back for a natural position. Switched to a Z3 or 6 that I had lying around and it was also a no go. Finally the Z8i and it worked very well

Have exact same scope & mounts on my .275 (posted earlier in this thread). Awesome set up!

Super dark wood on your Rigby in the first two pictures - is it the light or did you oil or stain it ? Looks great.

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[Razorback]

That’s how it came. It is darker wood but I think the lighting is exaggerating it some. Looks a little lighter in person.

Pretty sure I was cheating off your rifle when I set it up a few years ago!

 

[Rare Breed]

z3 3.5-10x 42mm on mine

Great choice and great value for the money. My old eyes just like Swaro illuminated scopes when the animal is in deep shadow even during the brightest of days