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Scorch · September 4, 2007, 02:50 PM

Actually, he will have to shim the back, and according to what he said, it would have to be shimmed quite a bit, maybe .020"-.030".

If it is a 1-piece base, no problem, just put a shim under the rear of the base. This will not affect the alignment of the rings if it is a 1-piece base. If it is a 2-piece base, I would just buy a 1-piece Leupold base, since it is cheaper than buying new rings.

Check the base to make sure it is mounted correctly, make sure there is nothing under the front of the base, including epoxy, LocTite, or whatever.

September 4, 2007, 02:50 PM	#6
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,249	Actually, he will have to shim the back, and according to what he said, it would have to be shimmed quite a bit, maybe .020"-.030". If it is a 1-piece base, no problem, just put a shim under the rear of the base. This will not affect the alignment of the rings if it is a 1-piece base. If it is a 2-piece base, I would just buy a 1-piece Leupold base, since it is cheaper than buying new rings. Check the base to make sure it is mounted correctly, make sure there is nothing under the front of the base, including epoxy, LocTite, or whatever. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services