What make one base better than another? I'm building a savage 111 in 6.5 Sherman and am trying to figure out what scope base to get. I want good quality but if a $60 base is just as good as a $150 base I'd like to save the cash. The scope is a SWFA SS3-15x42
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Rich Coyle
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I put a Swarovski z5 5-25X52 on my Savage. I use Weaver aluminum bases and Burris Signature rings. I think the bases cost about $5-6 for both. Never had a problem. I'm not impressed with spending more money on something when I can spend less to get the same job done.
Barrelnut
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+1. I do the same but use Warne 2 piece steel bases. The Signature rings don't leave scope marks and you can get inserts for them that allow you to align the scope perfectly without using huge amounts of windage adjustment on the scope, if the base mount holes are not perfectly aligned for example. You can also use the inserts to a 10, 20, 30 MOA if you want. Very good product.
Gunpoor
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I used one set of aluminum bases and will only use steel from now on. FWIW I have used Leupold bases and Weaver bases, as well as knock-offs from both of these designs without a hiccup. I have heard that the one piece bases give better accuracy than two piece bases but I have never experienced this even on heavy hitters.
FearNoWind
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There is a difference. The material it's made from (Aluminum, Steel) how accurately the recoil slots are cut, the accuracy of the dove tail cut and the ejection relief cut as well as the length all factor in to the price. Nevertheless, I usually choose this one and carefully bed it to the action.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...catinny-style-scope-base-8-40-adaptable-matte
Rich Coyle
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What's the advantage of this over two piece Weaver aluminum?
Check out EGW mounts. They are made to exacting tolerances for perfect fit and reasonably priced. Not to mention they are made here in the USA.
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Sully2
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They are my "go to" company.
Barrelnut
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Steel bases and rings are heavier. Some consider them more durable since aluminum bases can get wear marks if you are removing or tightening the rings up much. But they do save weight and can work just a well.
I weight is an issue on the new build, I would check out the Talley 1 piece base and ring. The base and ring are 1 piece so there is no connection to come loose. The are light too. Lots of shooters use them.
I weight is an issue on the new build, I would check out the Talley 1 piece base and ring. The base and ring are 1 piece so there is no connection to come loose. The are light too. Lots of shooters use them.
FearNoWind
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IMO, because of the difficulty in perfectly aligning two piece mounts perfectly on the same plane along the top of the receiver, a carefully bedded Picatinny rail is a superior method for scope mounting. Additionally, the rail offers a greater range of positions for moving the scope forward or to the rear as might be necessary.
Weight is not a huge concern with this build but will save weight when I can. I kind of like the looks of a rail.
I heard a lot of good things about the Talley and I think they'll be perfect on my next project.
graywolf
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+1 on EGW bases for value. Aluminum bases and rings work fine. Or steel/steel. Don't mix aluminum and steel
Rich Coyle
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Why?
