MOA Base Question for Savage

[memtb]

Just getting started on a "Poor Boy" LR( goal is 1200 yrds.) rig and I'm already perplexed. I have a Savage 116 in 6.5-284 Norma and am using a Burris Signature 8-32 ( 0nly 22 inches elevation adjustment) on bases supplied by Savage. I generally zero at 300 yrds., but am grouping 8 inches low and am out of adjustment. Can someone make some suggestions on MOA bases to minimize the $ heartache of experimentation? Thanks in advance, memtb


PS: The wife and I shot the rifle late this afternoon for the first time. We both shot a 3 shot groups at 300 yrds., and yes she bested me. She had 2 touching and the 3rd. opened the group to just under an inch. My group was a nice triangle, measuring 1 1/8". so far we're pleased and ready to start "stretching it out"!!!

 

[FearNoWind]

If you combine a 20 moa rail with this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcRAX5OLtJE&feature=player_detailpage#t=46

Your problems are solved.

 

[liltank]

EGW 20MOA base. The non-HD base is $39.99 and the HD base is $70. Both are very good bases. I prefer the HD.

 

[geargrinder]

Weaver Tactical base is also a good choice.

 

[Outlaw6.0]

The last 3 picatinny rails I bought were from Murphy Precision, Cam is a good dude & his product is second to none. And yes, he makes them for Savage receivers. He also offers customer orders (or used to) if you need something special.

MurphyPrecision.com - Scope Bases, Rings, and Assorted Shooting Accessories.



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[SA1000]

Ken Farrell is more expensive but several MOA options.