Savage 99 scope base

hivel37 · November 1, 2010, 01:31 PM

Recently I traded for a Savage 99 EG that has been drilled & tapped. I'm thinking of mounting a Kollmorgen Bear Cub which is 26mm in dia. Ringwise the only choice is STD rings. I already have these.

I've been unable to find a base with matte finish to go with the scope. Gloss is readily available. My question is how best to "age" the gloss so it will look right with the old rifle and nearly-as-old scope?

Thanks, guys.

Scorch · November 1, 2010, 02:45 PM

Send it off and have it rust blued.

hivel37 · November 1, 2010, 05:49 PM

Thanks for the reply, Scorch.
I think I'll order the gloss 1 piece base and see how it looks on the gun and go from there.

PetahW · November 1, 2010, 06:41 PM

If the base is soaked in vinegar to remove the high-gloss bluing, dried, then cold blued, dried & waxed, you should have the desired matte blue.

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hivel37 · November 2, 2010, 03:14 PM

I found a one-piece Leupold base locally. It looks OK.

I'll keep the vinegar treatment in mind for future use.

Thanks guys.

November 1, 2010, 01:31 PM	#1
hivel37 Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2004 Location: Hill Country Posts: 522	Savage 99 scope base Recently I traded for a Savage 99 EG that has been drilled & tapped. I'm thinking of mounting a Kollmorgen Bear Cub which is 26mm in dia. Ringwise the only choice is STD rings. I already have these. I've been unable to find a base with matte finish to go with the scope. Gloss is readily available. My question is how best to "age" the gloss so it will look right with the old rifle and nearly-as-old scope? Thanks, guys.

November 1, 2010, 02:45 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Send it off and have it rust blued. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

November 1, 2010, 05:49 PM	#3
hivel37 Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2004 Location: Hill Country Posts: 522	Thanks for the reply, Scorch. I think I'll order the gloss 1 piece base and see how it looks on the gun and go from there.

November 1, 2010, 06:41 PM	#4
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	If the base is soaked in vinegar to remove the high-gloss bluing, dried, then cold blued, dried & waxed, you should have the desired matte blue. .

November 2, 2010, 03:14 PM	#5
hivel37 Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2004 Location: Hill Country Posts: 522	I found a one-piece Leupold base locally. It looks OK. I'll keep the vinegar treatment in mind for future use. Thanks guys.