Savage scope bases.

[trykillthis]

I have one of the model 111 combo rifles in 300, I went and picked up some new scope mounts for putting on a new scope, (Stripped the old ones) but they don't tighten on enough and wobble a bit.

The new ones are weaver rings, does this mean my scope bases are something else and need to be replaced? Or are they picatinney not weaver?

Thanks.

I tried searching to no avail.

 

[kayaker1]

Do the bases wobble or the rings?
I put Burris Zee rings on the Savage bases and they wobble as they have to be big enough to slide on, but obviosuly don't when torqued down. I asked about this too.

Perhaps tell us if its the bases or rings and what make and type they are.

 

[trykillthis]

I have weaver rings. It is the rings that are wobbling. They don't seen to get snug enough to the bases. I tightened the ring clamp down with a big ass screwdriver but it won't go tight enough.

These are the rings I got today.
http://www.weaveroptics.com/rings_bases/rings/detachable_alum/standard_detachable.aspx

Perhaps the bases should be replaced too? Perhaps they are out of spec as it is a combo rifle.

 

[mmattockx]

Perhaps the bases should be replaced too? Perhaps they are out of spec as it is a combo rifle.

Well, a set of Weaver bases is about $10, so it would be a cheap first check.

Mark

 

[legi0n]

I have weaver rings. It is the rings that are wobbling. They don't seen to get snug enough to the bases. I tightened the ring clamp down with a big ass screwdriver but it won't go tight enough.

These are the rings I got today.
http://www.weaveroptics.com/rings_bases/rings/detachable_alum/standard_detachable.aspx

Perhaps the bases should be replaced too? Perhaps they are out of spec as it is a combo rifle.

I have the same rings on the same rifle with the original bases and they're tight as they can be.
are you sure the bases are weaver?

 

[trykillthis]

I'm not sure what the bases are. For the cost of new bases I might as well replace them as well. Looks like I'll be taking another trip to the gun store tomorrow.

Thanks everyone for your help.

 

[woolly]

I have one of the model 111 combo rifles in 300, I went and picked up some new scope mounts for putting on a new scope, (Stripped the old ones) but they don't tighten on enough and wobble a bit.

The new ones are weaver rings, does this mean my scope bases are something else and need to be replaced? Or are they picatinney not weaver?

Thanks.

I tried searching to no avail.

Throw the bases away and buy real Weaver bases. I have seen some of the factory Savage "weaver style" bases that were machined/cast too small. You simply could not get the rings to tighten up on them.

 

[Nine]

Do you have flat bases on a round receiver?

 

[kayaker1]

The bases that come with the Savage packages are not made by Weaver.

If you look at those bases they are stamped '61S'. That action uses Weaver bases #46 (I think...)

My Burris rings seem to hold onto those factory bases fine....

 

[hmr-hound]

I replaced the ones on my 111 with a picatinny rail from lebarons. Works great!