Author Topic: Scope mount for Savage 110 LH 30-06 (Read 1319 times)

handirifle · « **on:** September 04, 2004, 08:33:15 PM »

I know this is the NEF forum but I also know a lot of you guys shoot other rifles so I'll post this here as well as in the bolt rifle section. Here is what I posted.
Thanks
I have a Savage 110 LH 30-06 (long action) that had a mediocre 4X scope on it. I wanted to upgrade so I bought a Simmons Aetec 2.8X10X44. Love the scope so far but when I went to mount it on the Savage I noticed a problem. The Weaver style 2 piece bases that were on it were too far apart to fit the Simmons.

Second the rings were too low to clear the barrel.

So I went to the local gun shop, bought the Luepold 1 piece base and dovetail rings ($50 for the pair). Very nice setup, but, it has only one possible position for the scope and not near enough adjustment to move it where I need it. It seems about 1" farther forward than the old 4X scope was. The Aetec has 5" eye relief in 2.8 power but it loses that as power goes up. I have to REALLY move my head forward alot to get the proper eye distance. I'd like a base/mount setup that lets me move the scope back far enough to just snap my head up on the stock and line up at the proper distance.

Is there anything out there that will allow this for me without having to shorten the stock to get it done. I haven't tried removing the recoil pad to see if this improves the eye relief thing but that will be the next step before shortening the stock.

Does weaver (or anyone else) make a one piece for the Savage that allows adjustment?

Any other ideas?

Leftoverdj · « **Reply #1 on:** September 04, 2004, 10:33:21 PM »

Offset rings are your best bet. They are available for the Leopold base you already bought. They are also known as extension rings and move the ring 1" forward or back from the base. You probably need the high ones and they'll cost you about $27 from MidSouth.

safetysheriff · « **Reply #2 on:** September 05, 2004, 04:19:35 AM »

I agree with the use of extension rings, but have only used the Angle-Loc's by Millett which are a great help where they're needed. They are very strong when Loc-Tite'd into place.

BUT, I would not use a Leupold base, and would go back to those Weavers, or one of the other brandss, to get a set of two-piece bases that can be turned around in order to move the cut out/ top notches forward or backward -- where the notches are not cut into the very center of the bases. The use of such bases allows for some rearward movement of the scope, as does the use of the extension rings.

Don't be afraid to use a hacksaw on a base where it may be overhanging the bolt when installed. I've never had to do it, but would do it to get the base installed the way I wanted it, to get more eye relief.

I know one coworker who has had great service from Leupold with broken parts......but who wants that? I want the Milletts that I've already dealt with, which do not come with Broken parts! :eek:

Good luck.

SS'

like2shoot · « **Reply #3 on:** September 05, 2004, 07:18:47 AM »

I used a Millet one piece base which has multiple cross slots on a Savage or Rem. long action . The base is similar to NEF's in that you can move the rings back and forth to locate the scope where eye relief is proper. I don't have a MSS or NSS catalog in front of me , but I would check on one of those. They use the weaver style rings. Also check Midway's catalog.

handirifle · « **Reply #4 on:** September 05, 2004, 02:33:32 PM »

leftover
Thanks I'll look into the offsets. I really DO like the Luepold base and rings, but not the lack of adjustability.

SS
It had weaver style 2 piece bases on it but they are two far apart for the Aetec scope I want to put on it. The Aetec is part of the issue cause it seems rather short in the tube section. If the weaver base was one piece like the NEF style tha would work.

I'll look into the Millet bases too. Whew, I was worried I'd have no other options.

Thanks

James B · « **Reply #5 on:** September 05, 2004, 04:46:57 PM »

You will need the off-set or extended rings. I have had that problems on many Savage rifles.

nipprdog · « **Reply #6 on:** September 06, 2004, 04:53:12 AM »

this is a pic of my Aetec mounted on my 10FP 308. it is however, short action.
the base is a B-Square one piece. rings are Warne, med high.

its hard to tell in this imperfect pic, but there is a slot behind the front ring if I wanted to move scope back farther. but as you can tell by the clearance, I'd havt to get high rings.

hope this helps.

handirifle · « **Reply #7 on:** September 06, 2004, 06:38:18 AM »

nipprdog
Thanks for the pic. That helps. I wonder how it would work on the long action? Where did you get it from? I assume it's weaver style, looks like it.

nipprdog · « **Reply #8 on:** September 06, 2004, 12:23:46 PM »

B-Square's site doesn't have a pic

http://www.reliablehost.com/bsquare/onepiece_1.html,

but this pic is from Midway

can be ordered directly from B-square. also.

safetysheriff · « **Reply #9 on:** September 06, 2004, 12:45:41 PM »

Handi'

Because you buy the extension rings in a pair you May be able to use the original bases you had.....but there's only one way to find out. I admit that you may need to find another combination yet; or you may wind up using a Dremel Tool to cut some slots into a base to work for you.

I would take the rifle in to a shop and let them try a few combinations of bases and rings to see what works....believing that you'll come away with something that does the job. And you won't spend any more money on something that might not work.

Here in N.E. Ohio, if you take a rifle in to either Dick's Clothing and Sporting Goods or a Gander Mountain they will help you with it.

One more suggestion: call SWFA' and ask them what they've got that will fit an Aetec to your rifle. I'd almost bet they've got what you need.

Best of luck to you.

SS'

p.s. Because you're working with such an out-of-the-box accurate rifle (most Savages are!) this will be well worth your time. And you'd be hard pressed to pick a better cartridge. Don't give up.

handirifle · « **Reply #10 on:** September 06, 2004, 04:28:40 PM »

nipper and SS,
No don't plan on giving up. Just afraid I'm running out of time. The hunt is Oct 14th but I need to work up a load with the Nosler Part's I bought and the range isn't close by.

I was looking at it today and I may end up shortening the stock anyway (in addition). Took off the recoil pad, the quick way to shorten a stock, and it seems like that will allow my eye to align very nicely. Of course I ahd already removed the scope and mounts at this point.

One thing I noticed was the rear ring (dovetail) had made a circular gouge in the top of the base as I installed it. This kinda pi$$es me off cause now the shop probably won't take it back. Can't really blame them either. They were closed today so I couldn't ask.

bubba · « **Reply #11 on:** September 07, 2004, 12:21:55 AM »

I put a busnnell 3x9x40 on my new savage 11gns. I used a set from weaver one extended ring the other normal in high height. It brought the scope back fine and eye relief is great. The trick I needed to figure out was put the extension ring on the front. It hangs out over the receiver just a bit, but it is still easily loaded and ejects fine. My local shop where I bought it told me to use this set up and it is fine. The rings were 19.95

handirifle · « **Reply #12 on:** September 07, 2004, 07:51:42 AM »

bubba
That is what I'll plan on is getting an extender for the front, just one for my Luepold base. Since it screwed it up (gouged it) I guess I'm stuck with these. Not a bad thing if the extender works cause these things arevery solid.