Basset scope mount

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xxxleafybugxxx

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After all my research, I feel I should get a basset mount for my m1a. Its relatively cheap, and gets good reviews. What does the picatanny rail offer me that the original doesnt? Also I've never mounted a scope..
Are there any tricks to make sure it gets aligned?
I've been posting alot, but its all coming together and im very close to my deer hunting?m1a!
 
Just follow the directions from Basset on attaching the mount to the rifle. For scope mounting there is a lot of info on the web I would just google " how to mount a scope" or similar.
 
FWIW, I have a Basset with a Picatinny low rail and use Weaver rings as Bill Basset recommends...complete satisfaction here.

Good luck,

FH
 
with a basset you wont have any problems.

Attach the Basset mount to the rifle with the supplied tool. Start with low rings. Attach the rings to the mount but don't completely tighten down until you mount the scope. Mount the scope in the rings. Shoulder the rifle. Move the scope forward or backward until you get a clear natural picture. This is setting your eye relief. Then rotate the scope so the crosshairs are straight up and down and horizontal. Then carefully and evenly tighten down all the scope ring screws. You are looking for about 22 inch lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench, hold the driver between your index finger and thumb firmly when turning. When your screws are so tight the driver slips in your hand you are close. Go around alternately and torque twice.
 
I always see everyone say (including the instructions) that all you need is 22 lbs of torque. (which is using the weight of the rifle) -what could go wrong if you make it too tight? I always thought the tighter, the better...
 
Bassett works

I have a Bassett high picatinny and it does exactly what it says it will do. Its a nice mount.
 
too tight can place extra force on the scope tube, which can crush or bend it. Too much force applied to the rings can strip the threads. Uneven torque between screws can cause things to work loose. I work a driver handle until it starts to slip through my hand when holding it firmly between my thumb and index finger. I torque a little at a time and alternately untill its all tight. Then I double check.
 
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