Base and rings for a savage rifle

[hatfield954]

I haven't recieved my rifle yet. I am trying to find out, what setup to use for the best performance. Is it better to use a one piece scope mount or a base, rail and rings setup?

 

[bowhntr04]

I recently purchased a 111 7mm mag. It's a looooooong action and the leupold bases i purchased wouldn't mount the Nikon scope i purchased before the rifle. It would work but was too forward on the rifle. I ordered some EGW bases from Optics Planet for $29. They're aluminum but get good reviews. Not sure what rings to go with. Not the easiest rifle to scope. Good luck.

 

[texan79]

If you get a standard picatiney base (I prefer NF hardware) you can mount the scope any where you please. Based on the long actions of the savage, I would recomend that route. I also belive that it is more secure than the standard Leupy system.

 

[hatfield954]

Educate me a little please. NF hardware?

 

[texan79]

Nightforce (NF) bases and rings are very strong and very precise. It's my first choice in mounting systems. Its pricey, but they havent failed me yet.

 

[Gene]

I have Farrell piccatinny rails and rings on my Model 12 LRPV and a Rem 700. They are very solid and good fit. The base is $84 and rings $140.

 

[geargrinder]

EGW or the new Weaver Tactical rails work great. For rings I like the Burris XTR or TPS TSR's.

 

[Idahoan]

I noticed that NF is advertising a one piece base for Savage short action rifles. Has anyone had any experience with them on a model 12? Thanks

 

[CRNA]

I second the Nightforce hardware. I recently purchased a brand new model 111 in 7mm Rem Mag as mentioned by the OP. I put the one-piece NF base on it with the ultralight rings and they fit PERFECTLY. Yes, they are expensive, but IMHO, they are worth it. One less thing to worry about once I go shooting, as I know that I have a superior mounting platform for my rifle.

 

[hatfield954]

I am sure I will have to use medium or high rings. The scope I am gonna put on that rifle is a 6x18x50mm. Would that setup you used for the 111 work on the model 12 I have coming?

 

[CRNA]

I am sure I will have to use medium or high rings. The scope I am gonna put on that rifle is a 6x18x50mm. Would that setup you used for the 111 work on the model 12 I have coming?

Not sure. Maybe someone else can chime in on the model 12. As far as ring height goes, I have the 1.125" rings and I am using a 56mm objective with a 20 MOA base.

 

[TORCHRIDER]

I recommend the EGW rail and the Burris Signature Z rings. Economical but very good solution.

 

[Camshaft]

I have an EGW base on my model 16, with leupold mk4 rings. Same exact setup as i have on my m700LA. Would not use anything else.

 

[hatfield954]

Thanks men, for all your suggestions and information. I went outside the box to try something even more different. I ordered a DNZ gamereaper one piece direct mount. I will post pictures and info on how the mounting works out.