I just bought my 2nd 500, 170231 10.5 PC, and was wondering if you all could help me with a scope mount. The rail machined into the top of the barrel looks like it is to far away. I plan on mounting a Leupold VX3 which I believe has a 15 eye relief. Am I wrong about it being to far from the rear of the frame? If its ok, can someone recommend a set of rings?
I have the Jack Weigand mount and 4 rings on my 460 XVR - not a PC. I do not have a scope on my 500. These have held up very well. I would not go less than 4 rings on a X-frame. I have the same Leupold scope.
Weigand's site says the mount I have will not work for the PC.
And, the rings I used, Magnum medium height, won't work either:
"* S&W Performance Center Revolvers with Integral Weaver Style Scope Mount machined into the barrel.
Medium height scope rings (our scope rings) are not high enough for that application.
You will need at least High Weaver Style Rings for that application.
We do not currently manufacture High Rings."
Sorry I can't help. Good luck and let us know what you end up with.