Looks interesting. The only thing I worry about is how much space I am going to have to move the scope to adjust for eye relief.
Looks interesting. The only thing I worry about is how much space I am going to have to move the scope to adjust for eye relief.
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All are good quality, get the cheapest of the best, if you will. I like Seekins rings (Vortex are made by Seekins fyi) a lot. The Nightforce are good too. If I remember The Badger base extends too far for some scope bells hit the base. Too much base.
Get the rings one size smaller than everybody tells you get. I like my scope close to my barrel so a "shooters pack " can get you in a natural point of aim with your scope.
I have used Warne rings for quality cheap rings on hunting rigs. Its cool to be able to go to sportsman warehouse or some place and try a couple rings before buying. Getting the correct rings very low is a PITA at times.
In my experience, one piece mounts pull the scope high off the barrel. I use them, but not on Bolt guns.
Good luck.
PB
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I did a Tally Extended Picatinny base (no MOA), and Seekins rings... but kind of limited in choices, as I went with the lighter Model Seven as a base.
Got the bell of my Leupold Mk4 (4.5-14x) scope pretty much just above the barrel.
I read your thread about your base moving on you. That thread was one of the reasons why I started this thread. All of my hunting rigs have standard style 2 piece bases and rings. I like the Talley rings and bases. I have even though about going that route but wanted to explore this option and pick people's brains here. Actually I've read a lot of yours and Markms various long distance shooting threads over the years which lead me to pic this particular rifle. If I remember right I believe both of you recommended the 5R over the AAC-SD.
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I would think a Leupold MK4 one piece base would serve you well. Believe it's a 15moa base. I just picked one up for my father's 308 build at 48 bucks on sale. Normally 90. I would also recommend Seekins low rings. You will still have plenty of clearance with that NF. They still have clearance with 50mm objective and 20moa base on a few builds I have.
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For a base, I'd take a hard look at Precision Armament. They have a VERY nice looking 20MOA base, machined from an somewhat exotic alloy, and is comparably priced to to a Badger. Badger bases are typically good to go, and come in just about any flavor you could want. I'd recommend getting a base w/ a recoil lug, and bedding it. Degrease the screws and Loctite them
Rings? American Rifle Company rings are very nice. Nightforce are well made, and probably the lightest, if you get the ultra-light titanium model. Seekins always seem to work well. Badgers are solid, but a little overpriced IMO, based on the materials used and the exterior machining quality.
My two bolt guns have Nightforce bases with Seekins rings. No issues on either gun.
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IMO, with a 700 action a 1-piece bedded to the receiver is the way to go. Don't hesitate to forego release agent and "glue" the base directly to the receiver with JB Weld. I did this with the Leupold 15 MOA steel base (no recoil lug) mentioned above and it held tight. A heat gun and soft face mallet took it off with little effort. I have since gone to the BO 20 MOA base due to it having a recoil lug, and because of Cerakote used release agent when I bedded it to the receiver. Do not under estimate the importance of having the base firmly attached!
You can see the bedding under the rear of the base in the photos below. Typically when you tighten the front two base screws on a 700, you end up with air under the rear of the base. On mine, there was zero contact.
Badger Ordnance 20 MOA base, Seekins low rings and SWFA 10X42HD with 42mm objective, M24 barrel contour;
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