Savage 212

[tj1187]

Just purchased a Savage 212. Thinking about installing Vortex 3 x 9 x40 scope. Any suggestions on what rings to use? Thanks in advance for your input.

[airedale]

If I am not mistaken the Savage 212 is a bolt action shotgun so we are talking about heavy recoil and I would want heavy duty rings for the job. The 40 mm objective will more than likely require a medium height ring for clearance.

I have had good luck with Burris and Leupold rings but I would go with the heavier duty Leupold for your setup.

Vortex has their own heavy duty ring that looks pretty tough to me.

Leupolds on the top the Vortex below.

Good luck with your new Savage with whatever you decide.

Al 

Edited September 10, 2021 by airedale

[ny hunter]

I would use the Leopold rings If they fit on the rail .....

[DDT]

I've had a couple of the savages, and many slug guns. I always use an all steel mount and rings.  I favor Leupold for worry free mounting.  Also have a Wheeler mounting and lapping kit. Really helps to line up twist in rings. It is a good investment. 

https://www.wheelertools.com/scope-mounting/rings-and-mounts/scope-ring-alignment-and-lapping-kit/204061.html#start=1