Winchester Model 70 base question

mike2523 · February 9, 2022, 06:14 PM

I am installing Leupold 2- pc mounts on this Winchester model 70.
Question is: Are the mounts set properly? Especially the one at front.

BornFighting88 · February 9, 2022, 07:10 PM

I don’t think I see an issue. I don’t remember them hanging over the top of the action opening, though. Only thing I can think of if you switch the front mount is that your scope will have to sit considerably further forward, and I don’t know how you have your eye relief set up.

Don’t see issue.

Scorch · February 9, 2022, 07:22 PM

The front base is reversible to accomodate shorter scopes that are more common these days. Your front ring is close to the base of the front bell, you cannot move the scope farther to the rear. So as long as your eye relief is good, yes, your scope is properly mounted.

Polinese · February 9, 2022, 08:31 PM

That's how mine are too. As scorch mentioned it's to accommodate scopes which have steadily been getting shorter and shorter

jmr40 · February 9, 2022, 08:50 PM

They are mounted correctly, but this is one of the many reasons I don't recommend that type of scope mount.

mike2523 · February 9, 2022, 09:29 PM

Thank you for the advise, really appreciated.

Any other ideas of “how to properly” mount the scope on this Model 70?

**Mal H** · February 9, 2022, 11:47 PM

I agree with the above posters. If the eye relief is good for you, and the front base doesn't interfere with ejection of both a fired shell and an unfired round, then it's not a problem.

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Any other ideas of “how to properly” mount the scope on this Model 70?

If you want to eliminate the overhang, you could go with Leupold's dual dovetail mounts for the Win 70 where both mounts are similar to the one at the rear in your set. That would also mean you would have to place the scope further forward. Again, the eye relief is really the key factor as to which mount set you use.

Polinese · February 10, 2022, 01:16 AM

Could also go with any kind of one piece base. Some will look better than others.

BornFighting88 · February 10, 2022, 09:25 PM

I second Polinese's comment. EGW makes great one-piece bases, IMHO.

I also like the monolithic style of one-piece bases, as things are more aligned in my head. Whether or not that is true is up in the air, for sure.

One piece base in Picatinny rail form, can put scope and rings wherever on the thing that makes it work for you.

But if the public opinion is that you are all set up and ready to go, so be it. You won't hear contrary words out of me.

February 9, 2022, 07:22 PM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,249	The front base is reversible to accomodate shorter scopes that are more common these days. Your front ring is close to the base of the front bell, you cannot move the scope farther to the rear. So as long as your eye relief is good, yes, your scope is properly mounted. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

February 9, 2022, 08:50 PM	#5
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,976	They are mounted correctly, but this is one of the many reasons I don't recommend that type of scope mount. __________________ "If you're still doing things the same way you were doing them 10 years ago, you're doing it wrong" Winston Churchill

February 9, 2022, 07:10 PM	#2
BornFighting88 Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2021 Posts: 454	I don’t think I see an issue. I don’t remember them hanging over the top of the action opening, though. Only thing I can think of if you switch the front mount is that your scope will have to sit considerably further forward, and I don’t know how you have your eye relief set up. Don’t see issue.

February 9, 2022, 08:31 PM	#4
Polinese Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2010 Posts: 974	That's how mine are too. As scorch mentioned it's to accommodate scopes which have steadily been getting shorter and shorter

February 9, 2022, 09:29 PM	#6
mike2523 Junior Member Join Date: February 9, 2022 Posts: 3	Thank you for the advise, really appreciated. Any other ideas of “how to properly” mount the scope on this Model 70?

February 10, 2022, 01:16 AM	#8
Polinese Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2010 Posts: 974	Could also go with any kind of one piece base. Some will look better than others.

February 10, 2022, 09:25 PM	#9
BornFighting88 Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2021 Posts: 454	I second Polinese's comment. EGW makes great one-piece bases, IMHO. I also like the monolithic style of one-piece bases, as things are more aligned in my head. Whether or not that is true is up in the air, for sure. One piece base in Picatinny rail form, can put scope and rings wherever on the thing that makes it work for you. But if the public opinion is that you are all set up and ready to go, so be it. You won't hear contrary words out of me.