cahunter805
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Had a buddy shear 2 leupold bases on a 300WBY in about 2 weeks time. They were the standard leupold bases with adjustable windage rear.
Base and Rings suggestions so many choices...so little time
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I have really been liking ARC M10 rings, they are on both of my hunting rifles. I have used them pretty hard and don't plan to change.
cahunter805
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Forgot to mention these. One of the best rings available!
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Every hunting rifle you will ever buy, every scope mount, every box of ammo ect you will run the risk of something going wrong. Credit to the company's we buy from it doesn't happen more! Leupold has about the best reputation of any company I know and I do own one set of Leupold base's and rings. Don't own more because I get Weaver for less money and they work as well. or course they are not finished quite as nice but I live with it. I can only think that you are perfect in every way! :-(
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I mount a lot of scopes and here are my suggestions.
1) I am another in the camp of using a pic rail with rings when at all possible. The big reason for this is, as mentioned above, the MUCH greater ability to adjust eye relief. When you look at fixed bases and the clearance you need to keep the rings away from the front/magnification adjustment the amount of fore and aft available is very small. As such, I will give you my two suggestions for a rifle like yours....
2) This is the solution I used on my new rifle. A good picatinny rail ( mine is a Tikka specific from Mountain Tactical) and the Vortex Precision rings that are made for them by Seekins Precision. This is a very solid solution with good adjustability. Rings and rail together should run about $200-250. Here are some examples
Attached is a pic of my set up.....
1) I am another in the camp of using a pic rail with rings when at all possible. The big reason for this is, as mentioned above, the MUCH greater ability to adjust eye relief. When you look at fixed bases and the clearance you need to keep the rings away from the front/magnification adjustment the amount of fore and aft available is very small. As such, I will give you my two suggestions for a rifle like yours....
2) This is the solution I used on my new rifle. A good picatinny rail ( mine is a Tikka specific from Mountain Tactical) and the Vortex Precision rings that are made for them by Seekins Precision. This is a very solid solution with good adjustability. Rings and rail together should run about $200-250. Here are some examples
Attached is a pic of my set up.....
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Weird. I have those on a RUM with hundreds and hundreds of rounds through it. Might go a different route later, but so far not a problem. mtmuley
I think you are spot on from a general performance and convenience perspective. I have used two sets of those vortex pro rings and they are nice for the money.I mount a lot of scopes and here are my suggestions.
1) I am another in the camp of using a pic rail with rings when at all possible. The big reason for this is, as mentioned above, the MUCH greater ability to adjust eye relief. When you look at fixed bases and the clearance you need to keep the rings away from the front/magnification adjustment the amount of fore and aft available is very small. As such, I will give you my two suggestions for a rifle like yours....
2) This is the solution I used on my new rifle. A good picatinny rail ( mine is a Tikka specific from Mountain Tactical) and the Vortex Precision rings that are made for them by Seekins Precision. This is a very solid solution with good adjustability. Rings and rail together should run about $200-250. Here are some examples
3) If you want absolute bomb proof set up .....this is the set up from our inventory
Nightforce 1-Piece 20 MOA Picatinny-Style Scope Base Remington 700 Long Action
SCHEELS.comwww.scheels.com
Attached is a pic of my set up.....
Just personal preference, I hate the way a rail looks on a classic wood/blued rifle. To your point tho, I have had trouble with shorter scopes on long actions that could easily be remedied with a rail.
Thanks for the compliment?
I’m sorry, I thought these forums were for us to share our personal experiences when it may benefit others. Especially when they seeks others opinions.
The issue is with the Leupold standard STYLE rings and bases. I don’t care who makes them. Millett makes the same style too and I don’t recommend those either. I own plenty of Leupold products but no longer use those rings.
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He is running a pretty heavy scope and muzzlebrake as well. Switched rings/bases and haven’t had a problem since either.
No brake on mine. Mounted the scope 20 years ago. mtmuley
Yeah those Leupold standard bases with the adjustable windage rear didn't work well with my .300 Wby. mag either. No problem at all with the dual dovetail set up. Leupold recommends those standard bases for smaller than a .300 Win. mag...and I found out why. I have those standard bases on my .257 Wby. mag and 7mm Rem. mag without issue.
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To me the problem is the 2 screws that hold the ring on the rear base are a hollow head design and kept shearing off.
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You related one bad experience and badmouthed the product, not good!
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Think I heard that about years ago and nothing much around. Seems there have been some kind of scope mounting system as long as there have been scopes, probably improved a lot over the years. My 30-06 is a custom made in 1945 and has a set of vertical split Redfield's on it. They were put there in 1945. I would not recommend them to anyone. They certainly get the job done but to remove the scope you have to take it apart! Not cool! very nice looking though and other than changing scopes seem to be well made rings. One piece base with dove tails and rear adjustment.
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I see you say low rings...for a 56mm?I mount a lot of scopes and here are my suggestions.
1) I am another in the camp of using a pic rail with rings when at all possible. The big reason for this is, as mentioned above, the MUCH greater ability to adjust eye relief. When you look at fixed bases and the clearance you need to keep the rings away from the front/magnification adjustment the amount of fore and aft available is very small. As such, I will give you my two suggestions for a rifle like yours....
2) This is the solution I used on my new rifle. A good picatinny rail ( mine is a Tikka specific from Mountain Tactical) and the Vortex Precision rings that are made for them by Seekins Precision. This is a very solid solution with good adjustability. Rings and rail together should run about $200-250. Here are some examples
3) If you want absolute bomb proof set up .....this is the set up from our inventory
Nightforce 1-Piece 20 MOA Picatinny-Style Scope Base Remington 700 Long Action
SCHEELS.com
Attached is a pic of my set up.....
Ghillieman
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Got a call into Farrell to chat.
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I'll check em out thanks!I mount a lot of scopes and here are my suggestions.
1) I am another in the camp of using a pic rail with rings when at all possible. The big reason for this is, as mentioned above, the MUCH greater ability to adjust eye relief. When you look at fixed bases and the clearance you need to keep the rings away from the front/magnification adjustment the amount of fore and aft available is very small. As such, I will give you my two suggestions for a rifle like yours....
2) This is the solution I used on my new rifle. A good picatinny rail ( mine is a Tikka specific from Mountain Tactical) and the Vortex Precision rings that are made for them by Seekins Precision. This is a very solid solution with good adjustability. Rings and rail together should run about $200-250. Here are some examples
3) If you want absolute bomb proof set up .....this is the set up from our inventory
Nightforce 1-Piece 20 MOA Picatinny-Style Scope Base Remington 700 Long Action
SCHEELS.com
Attached is a pic of my set up.....
Ghillieman
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Went with Ken Farrell. Spent some time on the phone with him. Great guy, knows his stuff and no lapping. It aint cheap but from the comments here, with others and my conversation with Ken I'd rather have bulletproof. Thanks for all the input guys, appreciate it.
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My mistake......thought it was 50mm......
