Who makes the best scope bases and Why.

Bill Daniel · April 13, 2012, 03:54 PM

Who makes the best scope bases and why. Savage round back for Leupold Mark 4 rings. Need 20 MOA and would like one piece.
Thanks,
Bill Daniel

sserdlihc · April 13, 2012, 08:21 PM

I have always used Leupold bases for all of my rifles. Since you are using Leupold rings, it would seem like the most logical choice.

Bill Daniel · April 13, 2012, 10:52 PM

Thanks sserdlihc but Leupold doesn't make a one piece base for Savage. Remington yes but not Savage.
Thanks though.
Bill Daniel

surveyor · April 14, 2012, 05:19 PM

best bases and why varies depends on what you believe..

some folks like a steel base mounting to a steel receiver as they feel that they are same metals and expansion characteristics ...

look for offerings from warne tactical and others..

others don't see a problem using a aluminum base with a steel receiver..

look for offerings from evolution gun works (egw guns) among others..

same views as far as ring construction..apply..

aluminum rings on aluminum base, vs steel rings on steel base..

I had a warne 0 moa base and it was solid, but I needed a 20 moa base and

put a EGW one on i have been happy with it..and IOR lightweight rings

so I'm not going to say what's best.. just tossing different views out..

limiting factor in my mind is no matter what base, the mounting screws can only take so much torque anyway.

Rembrandt · April 14, 2012, 05:26 PM

Dave Talley for quick release features.......Conetrol for looks. Both are outstanding products.

(Ooooops, didn't read it close enough, see you were asking about bases, sorry)

birdshot · April 14, 2012, 07:48 PM

I Like weaver bases and rings. Inexpensive, tough, and return to zero.

insomni · April 14, 2012, 09:26 PM

best scopes for what purpose?

close (<100m) Eotech. Maybe not the best, but my favorite. Rugged, dependable, hold their zero REALLY well, GREAT reticles

far: Leupold, Zeiss, or Nikon. Far optics are all about the quality of the glass. there's no shame in buying a good scope that costs 2 or 3x as much as the rifle you mount it on.

PS big nod to Trijicon for the ACOG. The Fiber optic model the army and marines bought is absoulte medium range tactical artwork.

April 13, 2012, 03:54 PM	#1
Bill Daniel Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2000 Location: Bowling Green, KY. Posts: 518	Who makes the best scope bases and Why. Who makes the best scope bases and why. Savage round back for Leupold Mark 4 rings. Need 20 MOA and would like one piece. Thanks, Bill Daniel __________________ Prosecute criminals to the fullest extent of the law and their weapons will become harmless. "Let us speak courteously, deal fairly, and keep ourselves armed and ready." Theodore Roosevelt 1903

April 13, 2012, 08:21 PM	#2
sserdlihc Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2008 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,454	I have always used Leupold bases for all of my rifles. Since you are using Leupold rings, it would seem like the most logical choice. __________________ Familiarity breeds contempt, while rarity wins admiration. Aupleius If someone doesn't like you, that's their problem! Milton Childress

April 13, 2012, 10:52 PM	#3
Bill Daniel Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2000 Location: Bowling Green, KY. Posts: 518	Who makes the best scope bases and Why. Thanks sserdlihc but Leupold doesn't make a one piece base for Savage. Remington yes but not Savage. Thanks though. Bill Daniel __________________ Prosecute criminals to the fullest extent of the law and their weapons will become harmless. "Let us speak courteously, deal fairly, and keep ourselves armed and ready." Theodore Roosevelt 1903

April 14, 2012, 05:19 PM	#4
surveyor Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2007 Posts: 770	best bases and why varies depends on what you believe.. some folks like a steel base mounting to a steel receiver as they feel that they are same metals and expansion characteristics ... look for offerings from warne tactical and others.. others don't see a problem using a aluminum base with a steel receiver.. look for offerings from evolution gun works (egw guns) among others.. same views as far as ring construction..apply.. aluminum rings on aluminum base, vs steel rings on steel base.. I had a warne 0 moa base and it was solid, but I needed a 20 moa base and put a EGW one on i have been happy with it..and IOR lightweight rings so I'm not going to say what's best.. just tossing different views out.. limiting factor in my mind is no matter what base, the mounting screws can only take so much torque anyway.

April 14, 2012, 05:26 PM	#5
Rembrandt Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2002 Posts: 2,108	Dave Talley for quick release features.......Conetrol for looks. Both are outstanding products. (Ooooops, didn't read it close enough, see you were asking about bases, sorry)

April 14, 2012, 07:48 PM	#6
birdshot Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2008 Location: north platte nebraska Posts: 344	I Like weaver bases and rings. Inexpensive, tough, and return to zero.

April 14, 2012, 09:26 PM	#7
insomni Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2011 Posts: 342	best scopes for what purpose? close (<100m) Eotech. Maybe not the best, but my favorite. Rugged, dependable, hold their zero REALLY well, GREAT reticles far: Leupold, Zeiss, or Nikon. Far optics are all about the quality of the glass. there's no shame in buying a good scope that costs 2 or 3x as much as the rifle you mount it on. PS big nod to Trijicon for the ACOG. The Fiber optic model the army and marines bought is absoulte medium range tactical artwork.