Scope Help - Ruger Hawkeye African 35 Whelen

[NDWoods]

Got mine back from glass bedding. Installed new trigger spring, extended floorplate, and rolled her over to get the scope mounted.
It was at this point that I noticed for the first time how far back the rear sight is. I cannot mount the planned VX6 3-18 without using rings so high my chin will be on the stock. SO disappointed.
I obviously can go LPVO but this will be mostly deer and pigs where a larger objective will be appreciated in low light.

What have others used for scopes other than super tall rings or a LPVO?

 

[Hedge774]

With a 40mm objective, the furnished medium rings worked very well on my .338 WM and .375 R. Both are VX 3's.

 

[BonUm16]

I have a Leupold VX-lll 2.5-8x36mm on my African 9.3. Ruger rings- #3 in front, #4 in rear. I believe that pairing is as low as you can go with Ruger rings.

 

[NDWoods]

Thank you sir.

Any other scopes you African guys have found to be an ideal pairing?

 

[MontanaPat]

I put a VX5HD 2-10x42 on mine this summer, I bought Alaska Arms QD 30mm rings for it that are the standard medium height. They work great with that scope on my Hawkeye 35 Whelen

 

[NDWoods]

I appreciate the replies. I ordered a GPO compact scope today. Good reviews so I will be interested to see how it looks, tracks, and holds up.

 

[quandary]

I just got a Mark 4HD 2.5-10 for my 35 Whelen.

 

[Hedge774]

I just picked mine up Friday. My rifle that is. Let us know how you like the scope. I think you'll be pleased. Maybe you can recommend it for me!

 

[Hedge774]

I'd like to hear more about the GPO gear as well!