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Browning 1885 ring set up - High, Med, or Low?

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Browning 1885 rings - High, Med, or Low? Scope suggestions?

I usually like my scope rings low. Someone suggested getting high rings so hammer access is easier, but I usually hate the look and feel of raising my cheek.

How are yours set up and do you have any photos? I'm looking at a 270.
 
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Leupold 3.5 x 10 power Vari-XIII with 50mm objective

The one I'm looking at getting has a Leupold 3.5 x 10 power Vari-XIII with 50mm objective on HIGH rings. Do you think I should pass on the scope and rings and get something more compact with lower rings?
 
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If you can try it, do so. You may like it. I'm not personally inclined towards bigger scopes and larger objectives (which usually require high rings). I originally mounted an impressive looking Burris 8-32 target scope on my rifle, but it overwhelmed the sleek feel of the rifle so much I pulled my 2-7x33 off another rifle and put it on the 1885. I really like this combo; the rifle is comfortable and well-balanced with the light scope on top, and it does all I need it to do. Of course, if the rifle you're looking at is a good buy, you could purchase the combination, sell the scope, and buy a smaller/lighter scope and a different set of rings.
 
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