Ring/base scope recommendation

[Solitude]

I have recently picked up a Vortex Viper HS LR 4-16x44 scope to mount on a Remington Model 700 300 WSM. (Won the gun at a RMEF dinner!)

Curious what mounts/rings/bases you guys recommend for this set up?

I am not a huge long range guy and would much rather the scope be mounted as low as possible.

Thanks for the input in advance.

 

[JJHACK]

Over the years of trial and error and having hunted with a number of world traveling sportsmen the best option for low and strong are Leopold dual dovetails. These are the strongest ring and base mounts made by the hands of man.

They are on the loaner 30/06 rifles we use as our camp rifles. After 20 plus years they have never come loose lost zero or been adjusted. This is more man days of hunting then a normal person would put a rifle and scope through in several lifetimes.

 

[Matt Cashell]

I haven't traveled all across the Earth or anything, and I very rarely drink Dos Equis, but dual dovetails have worked fine for me also.

Lately I have really preferred Picatinny rails and rings. TPS makes a great product and there should be a low enough option for you. I also like how you clamp one side tight and leave a gap on the other with TPS rings. This allows for easier reticle leveling in my experience.

With a rail, you also get an easy straight mount, and you can even epoxy bed the base to account for imperfection in the receiver.

 

[gelton]

Lately I have really preferred Picatinny rails and rings. TPS makes a great product and there should be a low enough option for you. I also like how you clamp one side tight and leave a gap on the other with TPS rings. This allows for easier reticle leveling in my experience.

With a rail, you also get an easy straight mount, and you can even epoxy bed the base to account for imperfection in the receiver.

Love my TPS bases and rings...just like he said, much easier to mount and level and according to TPS they dont need lapping either. Stay thirsty my friends.

 

[Ryan Avery]

Over the years of trial and error and having hunted with a number of world traveling sportsmen the best option for low and strong are Leopold dual dovetails. These are the strongest ring and base mounts made by the hands of man.

They are on the loaner 30/06 rifles we use as our camp rifles. After 20 plus years they have never come loose lost zero or been adjusted. This is more man days of hunting then a normal person would put a rifle and scope through in several lifetimes.

Not a fan of Lupy's dovetail! Had two loose zero on me. I like talleys(steel), DE one piece. If you want to go cheap, Warne makes a very serviceable product.

 

[desertcj]

I like DNZ game reaper. Simple, light(Aluminum) and foolproof. I also have a rifle with a Murphy precision 1913 rail and Burris tactical rings which is a system that is really nice IMO. They make Titanium versions as well if you want the weight savings.

 

[Shrek]

I'm using the Burris signature select rings with the plastic inserts. You basically can't crush a tube and they don't mar the finish. I haven't had any problems with them but I also don't shoot really heavy recoiling rifles. My 7mm wsm is as heavy as I shoot. That said , I just got some talley lightweights to try. I've heard about the talleys breaking but I have also heard from many happy users. For a four ounce weight savings I have to try them.

 

[Sam Millard]

Not a fan of Lupy's dovetail! Had two loose zero on me. I like talleys(steel), DE one piece. If you want to go cheap, Warne makes a very serviceable product.

Disregard anything Ryan says...he breaks EVERYTHING!

I've used Leupold and Burris dovetails on 338s, 300s, and a few smaller calibers without ever losing zero. I square and lap everything.

That being said, Defensive Edge rings or a NF rail with UL NF rings are hard to beat.

 

[idig4au]

I also recommend the Picatinny rails and rings as my preferred setup. I've been using Seekins and Murphy Precision products with much satisfaction.


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[Ryan Avery]

Sam is old and senile! So disregard EVERYTHING he claims about me.

 

[JJHACK]

I would not deliberately design a scope mount system that bridges the ejection port of a bolt action rifle. Two piece bases will leave the whole port exposed to jettison the shells witout any possibility of deflection or screwing up the cycling of the rounds.

The next very important marksmanship issue is having your face planted tight to the stock and still have the ability to see through the scope perfectly. You will be amazed at the additional recoil control when your rifle stock is planted tight into your cheek. This usually requires a maximum 40mm objective to accomplish.

There are significant strength benefits as well to a scope mounted as close as possible to the action. The less extended distance the lower the flex to the system and the stiffer everything remains. It's a very awkward situation to have to lift up your face to see through the crosshairs. When you are trained to shoot properly one of the first things that is done is to close your eyes tightly, shoulder your rifle settle in for what would be the shot and then open your eyes and see just how close your alignment with scope height and eye relief is. With this test you start making adjustment to the system.

Unless you're using the lowest rings possible you won't likely get this to work perfectly. Although a few of the guys with giant heads managed it fine with higher then typical rings!

 

[nwcassels]

Supposedly the "Best" mounting system is a quality picantinny rail base and ring system (like NightForce or Seekins). I have one on my custom RBros long range rifle (20 MOA base supplied by RBros and NightForce UL Rings) and it works great along with everything else on that build. That being said, I love the Talley one piece aluminum mounts I have on my Kimber Montana in 300WSM. I have shot hundreds of rounds through it without a hint of a problem. I have had Leupy dual dovetail and their standard mounts work great for long periods of time, and I have had a few go to hell for no apparent reason. Maybe just bad luck.... Sounds like a great setup! Best of luck! Bill

 

[Sam Millard]

Sam is old and senile! So disregard EVERYTHING he claims about me.

Just pointing out that you break twice the stuff with half the effort, Twinkie

 

[desertcj]

I would not deliberately design a scope mount system that bridges the ejection port of a bolt action rifle. Two piece bases will leave the whole port exposed to jettison the shells witout any possibility of deflection or screwing up the cycling of the rounds.

The next very important marksmanship issue is having your face planted tight to the stock and still have the ability to see through the scope perfectly. You will be amazed at the additional recoil control when your rifle stock is planted tight into your cheek. This usually requires a maximum 40mm objective to accomplish.

There are significant strength benefits as well to a scope mounted as close as possible to the action. The less extended distance the lower the flex to the system and the stiffer everything remains. It's a very awkward situation to have to lift up your face to see through the crosshairs. When you are trained to shoot properly one of the first things that is done is to close your eyes tightly, shoulder your rifle settle in for what would be the shot and then open your eyes and see just how close your alignment with scope height and eye relief is. With this test you start making adjustment to the system.

Unless you're using the lowest rings possible you won't likely get this to work perfectly. Although a few of the guys with giant heads managed it fine with higher then typical rings!

I've never had a 1pc base that was any kind of issue with ejecting. It's a non-issue to me. In fact, all the flex you are mentioning is handled better by the 1pc base and rings vs 2pc rings and letting your scope take the flex and misalignment if you don't lap your' rings.