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Wleoff · September 10, 2009, 06:58 AM

The trouble with DNZ rings on a Savage is that sometimes the scope mounting holes on the Savage are a little out of line. Savages have great accuracy, but they don't seem to be able to get the scope holes right. I've used Leupold bases and rings on three Savages because the dovetail, on the front ring and the mounting screws, on the rear rings, provide a lot of alignment adjustment. This way, I can get the scope closely aligned before using any of the adjustment in the scope. My Savages are setup for long range varmint hunting, so I need a firm setup with good adjustment. If I was shooting benchrest or F-Class, I'd use a different mounting system probably with a rail and Weaver type rings. Since 30-06 is a hunting round, I'd go with the two-piece Leupold bases and rings.

September 10, 2009, 06:58 AM	#6
Wleoff Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2008 Location: North AL Posts: 380	The trouble with DNZ rings on a Savage is that sometimes the scope mounting holes on the Savage are a little out of line. Savages have great accuracy, but they don't seem to be able to get the scope holes right. I've used Leupold bases and rings on three Savages because the dovetail, on the front ring and the mounting screws, on the rear rings, provide a lot of alignment adjustment. This way, I can get the scope closely aligned before using any of the adjustment in the scope. My Savages are setup for long range varmint hunting, so I need a firm setup with good adjustment. If I was shooting benchrest or F-Class, I'd use a different mounting system probably with a rail and Weaver type rings. Since 30-06 is a hunting round, I'd go with the two-piece Leupold bases and rings.