1 pc. or 2 pc. base for new rifle?

mikenbarb · June 24, 2008, 07:35 AM

Im setting up a Remington 700 in 270 WSM and would like to know if theres any advantage of a 1pc base versus a 2pc. base. Im not sure if the 1pc stiffens it up better or not. Its going to be mainly a hunting gun but will be at the range every now and then. Thanks.

jdscholer · June 24, 2008, 08:23 AM

I've often wondered the same thing. I've got a one peice base on my 700, and what I don't like is that it prevents me from using the scope as a comfortable carry handle as I do with my Rugers.
I've never had any issues with my 2 peice bases, after years of hard use, and have often considered changing my 700. I think as long as each base is provided with two mounting screws there should be no problem.

Clemson · June 24, 2008, 08:37 AM

It's a personal preference thing. I prefer the one-piece, partly because I like to have the vertical alignment of the rings guaranteed (and because I don't use the scope as a carry handle). That can easily be achieved with a two-piece setup also, so again, it is just your preference.

Clemson

VaFisher · June 24, 2008, 04:27 PM

The one piece is stronger, twice as many screws in one piece vs two pieces having half the amount of screws.

10-96 · June 24, 2008, 05:32 PM

I've got both in current use and have never had one fall off or otherwise do anything other than just sit there. When I started to get enough money to start being a little pickier- I tried to get mounts and rings that I thought astheticaly complemented the rifle. On my older rifles, I've found that I likes the Leupold one-piece bases and the Burris Signature line of rings... at least until I can afford some of those fancy european turret types. I dunno, just makes for classier lines in my opinion.

Harry Bonar · June 24, 2008, 07:27 PM

Sir;
I've always liked the Redfield one piece base myself; especially on the Mauser. I've used Weaver also for years but the one piece base is my preference.
Harry B.

mikenbarb · June 24, 2008, 08:02 PM

VA, They have the same amount of screws,(4). 2 in front and 2 in back. The Remington 700 300 Win.Mag. i already shoot has a Weaver 2 piece base with Warne rings and it has never had a problem but im just wondering how im gonna set this one up.

Wildalaska · June 24, 2008, 08:03 PM

Go with 2 piece

WildihavespokenAlaska ™

ZeroJunk · June 24, 2008, 08:27 PM

I like the dual dovetail mounts from Leupold. Modern production rifles should be drilled and tapped well enough to negate the need for windage screws on the back.

June 24, 2008, 07:35 AM	#1
mikenbarb Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 1,111	1 pc. or 2 pc. base for new rifle? Im setting up a Remington 700 in 270 WSM and would like to know if theres any advantage of a 1pc base versus a 2pc. base. Im not sure if the 1pc stiffens it up better or not. Its going to be mainly a hunting gun but will be at the range every now and then. Thanks. __________________ Mike B. Gun control= Being able to hit your target. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pifinnercircle

June 24, 2008, 08:23 AM	#2
jdscholer Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 1,197	I've often wondered the same thing. I've got a one peice base on my 700, and what I don't like is that it prevents me from using the scope as a comfortable carry handle as I do with my Rugers. I've never had any issues with my 2 peice bases, after years of hard use, and have often considered changing my 700. I think as long as each base is provided with two mounting screws there should be no problem. __________________ "We're all dummies, just in different ways." Old Okie Philosopher

June 24, 2008, 08:37 AM	#3
Clemson Senior Member Join Date: March 9, 2001 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 875	It's a personal preference thing. I prefer the one-piece, partly because I like to have the vertical alignment of the rings guaranteed (and because I don't use the scope as a carry handle). That can easily be achieved with a two-piece setup also, so again, it is just your preference. Clemson __________________ NRA Endowment Member, NRA Certified Instructor CWP Holder US Army veteran Gunsmith www.boltandbarrel.com

June 24, 2008, 05:32 PM	#5
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,159	I've got both in current use and have never had one fall off or otherwise do anything other than just sit there. When I started to get enough money to start being a little pickier- I tried to get mounts and rings that I thought astheticaly complemented the rifle. On my older rifles, I've found that I likes the Leupold one-piece bases and the Burris Signature line of rings... at least until I can afford some of those fancy european turret types. I dunno, just makes for classier lines in my opinion. __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.

June 24, 2008, 07:27 PM	#6
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	bases Sir; I've always liked the Redfield one piece base myself; especially on the Mauser. I've used Weaver also for years but the one piece base is my preference. Harry B.

June 24, 2008, 04:27 PM	#4
VaFisher Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2006 Posts: 596	The one piece is stronger, twice as many screws in one piece vs two pieces having half the amount of screws.

June 24, 2008, 08:02 PM	#7
mikenbarb Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 1,111	VA, They have the same amount of screws,(4). 2 in front and 2 in back. The Remington 700 300 Win.Mag. i already shoot has a Weaver 2 piece base with Warne rings and it has never had a problem but im just wondering how im gonna set this one up. __________________ Mike B. Gun control= Being able to hit your target. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pifinnercircle

June 24, 2008, 08:03 PM	#8
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,172	Go with 2 piece WildihavespokenAlaska ™

June 24, 2008, 08:27 PM	#9
ZeroJunk Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2006 Location: Browns Summit NC Posts: 2,589	I like the dual dovetail mounts from Leupold. Modern production rifles should be drilled and tapped well enough to negate the need for windage screws on the back.