What Base and Rings for Rem 700

[mercuryv8]

Hi, I just bought a Rem 700 and I need recomendations for base and rings to mount my scope. I didn't realize there was so many different kinds. What works? The rifle is going to be used for hunting, and long range target shooting. I don't plan on taking the scope on and off much.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

Nic

 

[604shooter]

I'm a big fan of the Talley Lightweight ring/base combos. My next choice would be Weaver Grand Slam bases with Burris Signature Zee rings. Just my $0.02

 

[lister]

I have a set of Leupold (STD) rings on my 700, but it depends what you want. Do you have iron sights? Do you want to use them? If so, or if you want to save a bit of dough, go with the Weaver base and see-thru rings. If you don't want your irons, and want to save money, Weaver base and L, M, or High rings.
My opinion.

 

[Lefty Dick]

#1 Tally
#2 Leupold Dual dovetail
#3 Leupold STD.
#4 Weaver base, Burris Zee's or similar.

 

[Amphibious]

#1 Tally
#2 Leupold Dual dovetail
#3 Leupold STD.
#4 Weaver base, Burris Zee's or similar.

+1

talley > sliced bread

 

[mercuryv8]

I don't have iron sights so i'm only using glass. I'll check out the Talley ring and base combo. I really like sliced bread, so sounds like I can't go wrong.

Nic

 

[guntech]

I have had a couple of brand name lightweight mounts in with problems compressing/distorting the scope tube to the point where you could not vary the power.

For a real solid hunting mount I like the dual Leupold dovetail bases and lapped Leupold rings or Burris Signature rings.

Long range target shooting and adjusting the scope usually requires an angled (tapered) base.

 

[Drillbit]

Talley are great. One peice ring and base is one less thing to worry about.

I also like the Weaver base with the Leupold PRW rings. Very tough.

The Dual dovetails are good too.

Basically I agree with what everyone else put up.

 

[wonksy]

"I also like the Weaver base with the Leupold PRW rings. Very tough."


Thats exactly what i put on my 35 whelen 7600 Carbine!!!
Solid for sure!

 

[GSoD]

I sport a Ken Farrel -20MOA base and Burris Tactical rings. Looks like a tank!

 

[Amphibious]

I sport a Ken Farrel -20MOA base and Burris Tactical rings. Looks like a tank!

prolly weighs as much too

 

[todbartell]

I prefer talley lightweights

 

[mercuryv8]

I prefer talley lightweights

Wholesale and SIR don't carry these. Gunshop only thing? Maybe I will call Milarm this afternoon.

Nic

 

[archie_james_c]

Get ahold of a shop and buy a set of Talley's. Put said Talley's on your rifle and sit back and admire the awesomness...

 

[GSoD]

prolly weighs as much too

Never did understand the weight argument unless your in a competition that regulates it.

Loosing 5lbs off the midsection will do a world more good than shaving a few ounces off your rig.

I of course do neither. If only my gun could put me on a diet

 

[SuperCub]

#1 Tally
#2 Leupold Dual dovetail
#3 Leupold STD.
#4 Weaver base, Burris Zee's or similar.

You got #1 and #4 right.


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[Amphibious]

Loosing 5lbs off the midsection will do a world more good than shaving a few ounces off your rig.

apples and oranges. it's be discussed on this forum before, but I'm to lazy to look for the post now

 

[NAA]

I like Weaver bases with steel Burris Z or B-Square Lynx rings.

NAA.

 

[blargon]

1) Talley LW combo
2) Talley steel rings/bases
3) Weaver style bases, Burris Zee rings, or Signature Zee rings.
4) Leupold style rings/bases is last for me...

 

[SuperCub]

4) Leupold style rings/bases is last for me...

They stink! You're nuts. Trust me.


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