Winchester model 70 super grade scope mount

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So I got a new Winchester model 70 super grade in 30-06 and I got a Leupold vx2 3-9:40 now I'm looking for recommendations on the best scope mount for it. I am leaning towards the Leupold mounts. And some options on alignment and lapping rings.
 
I used the Leupold one piece. That was what I had taken off another Model 70. I had rings too. I am happy with the setup. I mounted a VX-II 4-12x40. I think I have the same gun, a 30-06 and marked "super" on the floor plate. I got my pre owned.

That M70 is a pretty classy gun and nice candidate for a little better grade of mount. Tally sounds good too. The Leupold has a classic look on a classic rifle.
 
I have four M70's in long action, including one rechambered to the Lott cartridge.

For the first, I bought the Leopold mounts. They fit a bit less that optimum for a Vx-II 2.5-8. About one mm of space available to fit fore and aft. Luckily, it was just right for my view, etc. The front base hangs over the action cutout by a bit. No function problems though.

For the others, I bought Talley. Two detachable and one fixed, but not the one-piece I saw referenced here. They are probably the best, but not all scopes will fit due to the spacing. I can vouch that the Conquest 3-9x40's do, with room to spare, as well as the VX-III 3.5-10's. Your Vx-II probably has available mounting room similar to the latter, but might want to double check.

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I don't like anything that uses dovetails. Especially those with windage adjustments. Those were designed years ago to get the scope aligned with the barrel if the mounting holes were drilled improperly. That hasn't been a problem in over 50 years. If your rifle needs them use them. But a modern rifle having the mounting holes drilled improperly would be sent back to the factory. If you don't need them there are much better options.

From a practical standpoint Talley Lightweights are about as good as it gets. But if you want something nicer looking Burris Zee rings would be my choice.
 
If you stick with Leupold for bases and rings, and you have any issues or questions, you only have one company to deal with. There will be no passing the buck. On a side note, I recently purchased a Win. 70 Alaskan in .375 H&H and went with Leupold QR rings on Leupold mounts, with a 2.5-8x36 vx3. I did need an offset ring for the front. I have no complaints, fit was perfect, they return to zero and are holding up to the recoil. I went with the QR because the Alaskan comes with irons.
 
The only scope mounts I use any more are Leupold bases and Burris signature Rings. That is the one that utilizes the plastic ring inserts. Alignment is not a problem, no lapping required, they have rings to handle offset problems. The use of these rings has helped me keep my reticule pretty much centered regarding windage and elevation adjustments. That cuts down parallax. You also won’t see any ring marks if you should remove the scope.
I have a 375 H&H and a 300 ultra mag and have had no problem from the recoil causeing the scope to move.
 
One forum i'm on is based in Australia/ New Zealand. They have been saying about issues with the Talley's.
Not sure exactly what the issues are.

Will try to do some digging there.

Myself i use EGW bases and either Vortex Viper or Warne rings.
 
I changed to Talley Combination Base/Rings for my 8 rifles. Superb.
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Agreed. They are about all I use for new mounts. I have changed three old mounts over to them. They are definitely my Go to mount for hunting rifles.
 
If I were to spring for a Super Grade I'd use Conetrol rings for the bragging rights if for no other reason. Besides, they'd look good with the Kahles or Schmidt Bender. Go big or go home.

http://www.conetrol.com/

As it is I use Talleys.
 
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