Mauser m18 rail

[TheSandman]

Ok I just bought a m18 6.5PRC and I need a rail. Lists a Rem 700 but doesn't say short or long. Any help? Also I have a new in package rail for a Winchester xpr 6.5PRC that I ordered from SOS and they had my money for a week and no movement on shipping. I cancelled order and it's been three days and they still have my money. I won't be ordering from them again. I think that is a scam. They had my money before I hung up phone during order process and it takes how long to get it back? Still waiting. If you are over a week behind on everything get some help. Yes I'm peeved. I wasted a week with SOS and season ends soon. Scope list.com ships same day. Ok I'm done with rant.

 

[TheSandman]

Guess not many on here have the mauser.

 

[Jon Bischof]

Mine is in 6.5 creedmore. All of the Mauser M18 and Sauer 100 rifles are drilled for Remington 700 LONG ACTION only. I Used Leupold rail. It is higher than I really wanted to mount that scope. I would recommend going with that DNZ tactical low if you use for 34 mm tube scope. Or I would recommend DNZ regardless. Because you can mount your scope lower. Love the rifle. Group is at 300 yards.

 

[TheSandman]

Thanks Brother Jon, I got the leupold but thought it was wrong as the Winchester 6.5prc uses #8 screws so I was surprised the mauser uses #6

 

[Jon Bischof]

I really wish that Mauser and Sauer would drill for the #8 screws. But there are so few rail/mount makers that sell a 700 LA with #8 base screws that I can see why they felt like they had to drill for the popularly available screw size. You could get a gunsmith to drill them out to #8 for you, but that kind of defeats the idea of a inexpensive rifle. Check out the DNZ one-piece tactical mounts. DNZ uses good hard steel screws and a larger size screw for their ringcaps. I have them on several rifles and well pleased with their quality.

 

[TheSandman]

I should have said the rem 700 LA uses #6. I'm surprised. The leupold rail seems low. I will know more when gun gets here.