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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: Mongo Hunter on July 03, 2013, 07:00:50 PM

Title: RAIN ON MY PARADE! UPDATE!
Post by: Mongo Hunter on July 03, 2013, 07:00:50 PM: So about a week ago I asked about a set of Leupold Rings on old weaver bases if they would fit. got the rings today and you guys were totally right they fit like a glove :). so Im all super stoked to get my new scope on and got a big ol grin on my face...then i tried to put the scope on and the front ring is too far foward and because the rings have the cross bar I cant move them back :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash:. AHHHHHHHH!!!!! I hate this part! So I guess Im gunna have to find a replacement base for the front thats longer or use rings that dont have the cross bar. :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: It never ever occured to me that the front bell was so much bigger than the old scope. well back to cabelas website and find a set of bases lol.
Title: Re: RAIN ON MY PARADE!
Post by: snowpack on July 03, 2013, 07:04:29 PM: Any way you could turn one of the bases to move the slot? I've seen a few of the bases that don't center the slot over the screws and you can turn a base (usually the rear) such that it moves the slot closer to the front.
Title: Re: RAIN ON MY PARADE!
Post by: Mongo Hunter on July 03, 2013, 07:45:10 PM: Quote from: snowpack on July 03, 2013, 07:04:29 PM
Any way you could turn one of the bases to move the slot? I've seen a few of the bases that don't center the slot over the screws and you can turn a base (usually the rear) such that it moves the slot closer to the front.

Unfortunately the front base is square and only has the cross slot through the middle. I took a look at my other 700 and the front and back rings are mounted flush with the ejection port and that's what I think needs to happen with this one. its no ones fault but my own, I tried to save some money and got too eager too fast and should have double checked. just a major bummer and I put in an email to leupold to see what they recommend, don't want to make the same mistake twice.
Title: Re: RAIN ON MY PARADE!
Post by: jay.sharkbait on July 04, 2013, 09:22:07 AM: Is this a long or short action?
Title: Re: RAIN ON MY PARADE!
Post by: Steve C on July 04, 2013, 03:16:50 PM: Medium extension rings.
Title: Re: RAIN ON MY PARADE!
Post by: AWS on July 04, 2013, 05:06:14 PM: I've been know to file another cross slot in them.
Title: Re: RAIN ON MY PARADE!
Post by: Mongo Hunter on July 05, 2013, 08:09:40 AM: Quote from: jay.sharkbait on July 04, 2013, 09:22:07 AM
Is this a long or short action?

long action.
Title: Re: RAIN ON MY PARADE!
Post by: MadHatter on July 06, 2013, 02:55:48 PM: Might look at a one piece picatinny base... That way you can put rings wherever you need to on it.

Weaver makes a picatinny base that is ~$35 and is a solid good base... They also make it in a 20MOA as well...

http://swfa.com/Weaver-Tactical-Extended-Multi-Slot-Picatinny-Base-P46494.aspx (http://swfa.com/Weaver-Tactical-Extended-Multi-Slot-Picatinny-Base-P46494.aspx) - Straight

http://swfa.com/Weaver-Tactical-Extended-Multi-Slot-Picatinny-Base-P46495.aspx (http://swfa.com/Weaver-Tactical-Extended-Multi-Slot-Picatinny-Base-P46495.aspx) - 20MOA
Title: Re: RAIN ON MY PARADE!
Post by: Mongo Hunter on July 08, 2013, 12:27:55 PM: I found a one piece base that I think may work but I think Im just gunna go to Alice and Carry tomorrow and have them take a look. mybe even mount it up for me. sucks cause I don't like going to other people for such simple stuff but I don't want to order anymore wrong parts.
Title: Re: RAIN ON MY PARADE!
Post by: Mongo Hunter on July 22, 2013, 12:02:33 PM: Got my gun back took it out this weekend, sighted perfect! I only had to move the crosshair 2 inches left! Alice and Carry did a great job on the mounting and bore sighting, recommending them forever!
Title: Re: RAIN ON MY PARADE!
Post by: 762Armo on July 23, 2013, 01:40:38 AM: Quote from: MadHatter on July 06, 2013, 02:55:48 PM
Might look at a one piece picatinny base... That way you can put rings wherever you need to on it.

Weaver makes a picatinny base that is ~$35 and is a solid good base... They also make it in a 20MOA as well...

http://swfa.com/Weaver-Tactical-Extended-Multi-Slot-Picatinny-Base-P46494.aspx (http://swfa.com/Weaver-Tactical-Extended-Multi-Slot-Picatinny-Base-P46494.aspx) - Straight

http://swfa.com/Weaver-Tactical-Extended-Multi-Slot-Picatinny-Base-P46495.aspx (http://swfa.com/Weaver-Tactical-Extended-Multi-Slot-Picatinny-Base-P46495.aspx) - 20MOA

can someone explain to me what exactly is the difference or the advantage of the 20moa rail?
Title: Re: RAIN ON MY PARADE! UPDATE!
Post by: winshooter88 on July 23, 2013, 03:07:29 AM: 20 degree base has an angle to it so that your scope has more vertical adjustment for long range shooting.