1 pc. or 2 pc. base for new rifle?

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mikenbarb

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Im setting up a Remington 700 in 270 WSM and would like to know if theres any advantage of a 1pc base versus a 2pc. base. Im not sure if the 1pc stiffens it up better or not. Its going to be mainly a hunting gun but will be at the range every now and then. Thanks.
 
I've often wondered the same thing. I've got a one peice base on my 700, and what I don't like is that it prevents me from using the scope as a comfortable carry handle as I do with my Rugers.
I've never had any issues with my 2 peice bases, after years of hard use, and have often considered changing my 700. I think as long as each base is provided with two mounting screws there should be no problem.
 
It's a personal preference thing. I prefer the one-piece, partly because I like to have the vertical alignment of the rings guaranteed (and because I don't use the scope as a carry handle). That can easily be achieved with a two-piece setup also, so again, it is just your preference.

Clemson
 
I've got both in current use and have never had one fall off or otherwise do anything other than just sit there. When I started to get enough money to start being a little pickier- I tried to get mounts and rings that I thought astheticaly complemented the rifle. On my older rifles, I've found that I likes the Leupold one-piece bases and the Burris Signature line of rings... at least until I can afford some of those fancy european turret types. I dunno, just makes for classier lines in my opinion.
 
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Sir;
I've always liked the Redfield one piece base myself; especially on the Mauser. I've used Weaver also for years but the one piece base is my preference.
Harry B.
 
VA, They have the same amount of screws,(4). 2 in front and 2 in back. The Remington 700 300 Win.Mag. i already shoot has a Weaver 2 piece base with Warne rings and it has never had a problem but im just wondering how im gonna set this one up.
 
I like the dual dovetail mounts from Leupold. Modern production rifles should be drilled and tapped well enough to negate the need for windage screws on the back.
 
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