Description
The Weaver 6 Hole Rings 30mm Extra High (Weaver item 48354) are six-hole skeleton tactical scope rings for 30mm riflescopes at extra-high height. Each ring cap uses six screws for a broad, even clamp, and the matte black rings mount on Weaver-style bases and Picatinny rails. They are built for big scopes with large objectives and tall turrets.
Weaver 6 Hole Rings 30mm Extra High Overview
Large 30mm scopes with 50mm and 56mm objective lenses need extra clearance above the barrel, and many modern sporting rifles need a taller sight line for an upright head position. Extra-high rings solve both problems. The six-screw caps spread clamping force across a wide area of the tube, which helps hold heavy scopes securely under recoil without excessive torque on any single screw. Skeleton cut-outs trim weight from the ring body.
Who Needs Extra High
Choose extra-high rings when your scope has a 50mm or larger objective on a heavy-contour barrel, when a big exposed turret crowds the bolt handle, or when you want a heads-up position on an AR-style rifle with a tall stock. On a traditional sporter with a low comb, extra-high rings can make it hard to see through the scope; a cheek riser or adjustable stock helps in that case.
Mounting
The cross-bolt fits both Weaver-style bases and Picatinny rails. On Picatinny, push each ring forward in its slot before tightening so the recoil key bears against the front of the slot. Space the rings to support the tube evenly and give full eye relief from your normal shooting position.
Installation Tips
Snug all six cap screws on each ring lightly, level the reticle, then tighten in a crisscross pattern while keeping the gaps even. Use a torque driver and stay within the scope maker limit. Check that the objective clears the barrel and that the eyepiece clears the bolt through its full stroke.
Pairing Ideas
These rings suit 30mm scopes in the 4-16×50, 6-24×50 and 5-25×56 class, as well as night vision and thermal riflescopes with 30mm mounting tubes that sit taller than a standard optic. On AR-platform rifles, they are an affordable alternative to a one-piece cantilever mount when used with a long top rail.
Why Six Screws Per Cap
A two-screw ring concentrates clamping force at two narrow points on each side of the tube. A six-screw cap spreads that same force along a much wider band, so the scope is held more evenly and is less likely to show ring marks. The design also makes it easier to keep both sides of each cap gapped equally, which helps the scope sit straight in the rings and reduces stress on the tube.
Care and Checks
Check the cap screws and base clamps after the first range trip and again before each season, since new installations can settle slightly. Wipe the matte finish with a lightly oiled cloth after wet outings.
Honest Limitations
These rings fit 30mm tubes only and are not quick detach. Extra-high rings raise the sight line, so stocks with low combs may need a riser. The six screws per cap add a few minutes to installation.
Specifications
- Brand: Weaver
- Model: Six-Hole Skeleton Rings
- Item number: 48354
- UPC: 076683483546
- Tube diameter: 30mm
- Height: Extra high
- Cap: Six screws per ring
- Finish: Matte black
- Mount: Weaver-style and Picatinny
- Quantity: Pair
Before You Buy
Measure your objective bell and check barrel and bolt clearance before choosing a height. Scope rings are not firearms, so no FFL transfer is needed and they ship straight to you.
Who It Is For
The Weaver 6 Hole Rings 30mm Extra High are a great fit for long-range shooters and hunters running large 30mm scopes on heavy barrels or tall rails.
Buy the Weaver 6 Hole Rings 30mm Extra High at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Weaver 6 Hole Rings 30mm Extra High online, or browse our optics section for scopes, rings and bases. For factory details, visit Weaver Optics.
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