I have a Savage 99 .308 that I am having some difficulty scoping. I have a Burris 2x7 scope that seems like it ought to be a good match for the rifle but with the 2 piece bases and rings that I have, I cannot move the scope far enough back to get the proper eye relief. Some type of extension to the rear would help but I do not know of anything like that. Does anyone have any suggestions. I am sure other Model 99 owners can relate.
Scoping my Savage 99
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Your problem isn't so much the dimensional constraints of the Savage receiver as it is the scope. Burris scopes (especially the earlier ones) don't offer much in the way of "to-and-fro" installation leeway. An extention base (offered by many scope makers, including Burris) would seem to be the best solution to your eye relief dilemma.
sc928porsche
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I took a look at my mod 99 and it has a weaver k-4 with lee dot. Mounts are weaver offset. I dont know if the bases are still available for it, but you might check. I inherited the rifle from my grandfather along with a few others.
Thanks everyone for your help. I tried several of my scopes on the Savage but I am still having the same problem. I think some kind of base extension may be the answer or perhaps a riser that would attach to the current bases. The extended bases I have looked at are not for the Savage 99. I guess I could drill some new holes in one of those with my drill press. It just seems odd that I have to crawl the stock so much to get a full view thru the scope.
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You want extension rings , not bases . If your scope is contacting the turret at the rear ring , put your extended ring on the rear . If your scope is contacting the ocular bell at the front ring , put your extension ring in the front . It's not rocket surgery , you'll figure it out 
I have in my possession a Marbles Gamegetter mount for a 99 , it's the best mount anyone ever built for the Savage 99 . It's like a seethrough Talley Mount , 3 piece .
You want extension rings , not bases . If your scope is contacting the turret at the rear ring , put your extended ring on the rear . If your scope is contacting the ocular bell at the front ring , put your extension ring in the front . It's not rocket surgery , you'll figure it out I have in my possession a Marbles Gamegetter mount for a 99 , it's the best mount anyone ever built for the Savage 99 . It's like a seethrough Talley Mount , 3 piece .