D.R.D. Posted November 16, 2013 Report Posted November 16, 2013 I'm looking for suggestions for a steel (not aluminum) scope base for a Remington 700 short action (.308) I do not want any MOA elevation. Any suggestions (best quality for the price)? Thanks, DRD
Robocop1051 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Posted November 17, 2013 I've never seen a steel scope mount. Just steel rings.
unforgiven Posted November 17, 2013 Report Posted November 17, 2013 http://www.egwguns.com/scope-mounts/ Not sure if this helps.
D.R.D. Posted November 17, 2013 Author Report Posted November 17, 2013 Perfect - this is what I was looking for: http://www.egwguns.com/steel-mounts/steel-hd-remington-700-short-action-picatinny-rail-scope-mount/ Thanks!
Tripledeuce Posted November 17, 2013 Report Posted November 17, 2013 (edited) Redfield and Leupold used to make one piece steel bases for most guns. I just checked a remington 7, and a winchester 70, both are steel. I just checked Brownells, they list Leupold steel. Respectfully Terry Edited November 17, 2013 by Tripledeuce
Robocop1051 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Posted November 17, 2013 Ahhhh... you said BASE. Not "mount". I'm an idiot.
98Z5V Posted November 18, 2013 Report Posted November 18, 2013 Before you purchase, check out Badger Ordnance, too.
D.R.D. Posted November 18, 2013 Author Report Posted November 18, 2013 Thanks, I just did. A little pricey, but I found one for about $135. I heard BO are some of the best when it comes to rings, bases and bolt action hardware.
Nereus Posted November 18, 2013 Report Posted November 18, 2013 Leupold makes excellent bases and rings. Look around online and you can get a 2 piece or one for around $100
Nereus Posted November 18, 2013 Report Posted November 18, 2013 YHM is having a sale http://yhm.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=32&products_id=501&zenid=f17afadb2328b5b0b1b047bd0c83170d
D.R.D. Posted November 19, 2013 Author Report Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) Excellent find! Is that a 0 or 20 MOA cant? Edited November 19, 2013 by D.R.D.
StainTrain Posted December 16, 2013 Report Posted December 16, 2013 I am sure the OP has purchased one by now, but if not, I suggest giving Seekins Precision base a look. I was lucky and no bedding was needed.
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