Savage scope mount

[corner27]

I have been told that when mounting a scope on savage rifles, you have to use special mounts and the scope is typically set further forward. Is there any truth to this?

 

[leeaspell]

Yes, if you have a short body scope on a long action rifle, ie 270, 30-06 etc. I just went through this last week. weaver 402 on front and 46 or 402 on the rear. Or you can go with a one peice base like a weaver 413 or 413 T . Or.. you can go with offset rings. Western gun parts and Wholesale sports in Edmonton have the 402 in stock.

 

[hometownhero]

Didn't it come with mounts? All the ones I have seen/bought did.

 

[corner27]

I'm more concerned about it being awkward to shoot with the scope further forward.

 

[762shooter]

I don't know the numbers but a simple Weaver type extension base of the correct thickness and hole spacing for the front base is the easiest fix.

 

[corner27]

A one piece base will work, or will that look stupid?

 

[leeaspell]

a weaver 402 is the correct extension base. Leupold also makes a one piece base that has a cut out over the bolt

http://www.izig.net/product/savage-111-base-one-piece-leupold.html?ref=y

 

[762shooter]

Here's a photo of the extension base:

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/63583-34.html