Author Topic: Scope mounting method for a .375 H&H? (Read 887 times)

MGMorden · « **on:** April 21, 2006, 07:14:40 AM »

I've recently started getting together pieces for a .375 H&H I'm hoping to build up. The heart of this rifle will be an Eddystone P-17 action that I managed to pickup for a decent price. This action has already had the rear bridge ground-down to a Winchester Mod 70 countour, and has been drilled/tapped for a Standard/Redfield/Leupold base (3 holes). I've also got a Millet base that fits it.

Previously I've only used Weaver-style bases and I have been completely satisfied, but as it is I'd need an extra hole drilled in this receiver to use any of the Weaver-style rails. My question is simply: is the Standard-style mounting method strong enough to hold up to the recoil of a .375H&H, or should I get the extra hole drilled and spring for a dual-dovetail or Weaver-style setup?

Thanks.

jro45 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 23, 2006, 05:24:18 AM »

I used Leupole bace and rings on my 375 H&H SAKO. So what i'm saying is that you need the strongest you can get. The 375 H&H has some recoil.

Grumulkin · « **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2006, 03:56:35 PM »

I have an Encore in 375 H&H Magnum with a Weaver style base secured by 4 screws on which I put Loctite. It hasn't come loose so I guess I secured it correctly. Before that, I had a Leupold quick release base and rings which promptly shot loose. The non quick release version of Leupolds base might work fine though.

brianrull · « **Reply #3 on:** May 01, 2006, 02:02:59 AM »

Have you considered a 1-piece base that will spread the recoil over all three screws? I've got a .416 Rem. Mag. and I used a Talley QR system. It's a 2-piece on my Rem. 400 ABG which has been lapped and epoxy'd to the receiver. I believe there is a stronger 1 piece base as well - check the Talley website, Midway or Brownells. Good luck!