What scope base for the Savage 220?

[John Y Cannuck]

Looks like the mount screws are pretty far apart.

I am hoping to use an older fixed 4X I have, but it's not a long scope. I have some Weaver rings that will work, but what base?

 

[jjohnwm]

Not sure about the 220. I will just mention that when I had a 210, using the one-piece base that it came with resulted in numerous stovepipes when empties bounced off the base and back into the action. Two piece bases were essential for good functioning.

 

[John Y Cannuck]

So far I've located the Weaver 48329, and the EGW that are supposed to work, But I am hearing as above, that some folks have issues.

 

[tiriaq]

Savage long actions in general have the holes far apart, which can cause problems mounting shorter scopes.
I would be inclined to use two piece bases, and offset ring(s).

 

[John Y Cannuck]

Checking my scope against the holes in the action, It will fit without extensions, but eye relief adjustment will be minimal (I tend to be a stock crawler, a holdover from receiver sight use). A one piece base and my existing Weaver rings (that would allow some adjustment), or a two piece with offset rings is my dilemma.