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help putting scope on savage with accutrigger

danthemandantheman Member Posts: 259 ✭✭✭
edited June 2003 in Ask the Experts
I just bought a savage 10flp with the new accutrigger. I was told by brownell's that i need two front bases and rings. He said it has to do with the height of the receiver front vs back. Does this sound right? If I put 2 bases up front will the screws be long enough? I've never mounted a scope before so this is a learning process for me. It just sounds weird to put two bases on top of each other up front.
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  • groundhog devastationgroundhog devastation Member Posts: 4,495
    edited November -1
    dantheman, I think your dealer meant that you needed to use a front base on both the front and rear. Not a base on top of another! There has been a little bit of discussion about bases for these rifles on the board. Check the archives. GHD
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  • danthemandantheman Member Posts: 259 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    GHD, I went under "search" and tried to find info looling under "savage bases" "bases" "scope mounting" ,etc and could not find anything specific to mounting a scope on the new savages
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  • groundhog devastationgroundhog devastation Member Posts: 4,495
    edited November -1
    dantheman, I have not messed with one of these guns yet other than to handle them an try the "accu-trigger" out. I do know that there is a difference in the bases required for them compared to the old models and there was a shortage of bases for them a while back! Check out a search using "accu-trigger" and also go to www.accuratereloading.com There might be someone there that can help more than me! Hope this doesn't get "poofed"!!! GHD
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  • dustyholdustyhol Member Posts: 282 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The new Savage's have a round top on the front and BACK receiver. The old style had a round top in the front and a flat top in the back. I just put a Leupold one piece mount on my new Savage 10FP. I ordered mine from Midway USA. If you buy a one piece base make sure that you get the one for the new style receivers!!! I didn't and had to send mine back. Here is the model number and description from Midway's website.

    #666748 Leupold 1-Piece Base Savage 10 Through 16 Right Hand Short Action Round Rear Matte

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    Publilius Syrus
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  • danthemandantheman Member Posts: 259 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    what is a one piece base vs. two piece base (besides the obvious) advantages/disadvantages. And what is weaver style vs non-weaver style. Also dustyhol what size rings did you need med or high if it was a 3X9X40? I know these questions seem simple to you guys, but for someone with no scope mounting its a BIG help!!!
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  • groundhog devastationgroundhog devastation Member Posts: 4,495
    edited November -1
    dantheman, A one piece base is just what the name implies. The base spans the receiver from the back to the front with attachment points both fore and rear for the scope rings. Two piece bases are just what the name implies also, a front base and a rear base. I prefer (and this will start a discussion) a one piece base. If the gun is going to shift on firing I want it to move "all in one" rather than having a ring and base on the front of the receiver and one on the back.Seems to me to be logical but I'll bet we get some replies!!! Also your question about rings. You should be fine using medium rings with any of the 40mm scopes. I know for sure that you will have plenty of room if you use highs!!!! The height of the scope above the bore is more or less a personal preference. I myself like the lowest cleareance I can get but some people like a scope mounted higher for their use. Anyway, I hope I helped instead of muddieing yhe waters more!! Anymore help needed, email me!!! Charlie (GHD)
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  • Bushnell BoyBushnell Boy Member Posts: 247 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm not sure if I am answering what you are asking but I bought a savige 114 and had to shim the rear mount to get the scope on the bulls eye and stilll have enough room to adjust the scope. once I did that it worked great. ground hog is right about the rear mount. get a bore sighter and play around with it before you take it out to the range.

    There are manufactured shims but tin foil works just as well for me




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  • dustyholdustyhol Member Posts: 282 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    dantheman,

    I agree with GHD, I personally prefer one piece bases (same logic as GHD's). But, it is mainly a manner of personal preference. When you are looking at bases there are two main types. Standard bases have two different types of rings. The front ring has a small dovetail that you have to turn ninety degrees to align and lock. (someone help me out with that description, for some reason I can't think of a better way to describe how that works) The rear ring does not lock to the base and is adjustable for windage. Weaver rings mount to either a rail or two small weaver bases (take a look at different manufacturers websites to get a visual on these). Choice between the two is a matter of personal preference. Both have advantages and disadvantages. I personally prefer one piece, standard bases with the lowest possible rings that let my scope clear the barrel/action. Good luck and if you have more questions don't hesitate to ask.

    dusty

    "Practice is the best of all instructors."

    Publilius Syrus
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