savage 110e scope mounting

[krivey]

I have a savage 110e in 30-06. It has a weaver 2 piece base and warn rings. I went to put a Leopold scope on it and the rings are too far apart. What am I supposed to do? I measured from ring to ring(outside) and it came out to 5 3/4" all of the Leopold and redfield scopes have a 5.6" mountable space. Any suggestions? Don't know if I should try to find a 1 piece base or a new scope with a longer tube. If I have to go 1 piece, is there a good brand of steel base? Don't know if I trust aluminum.

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[Mark W.]

you just need an offset or long Weaver base to replace the rear base. Like on this page:

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or this page if you have a flat top receiver

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[Mark W.]

I found what I needed at a local Bi Mart I think it was a #46 base. I think the one I did was a round top.

 

[krivey]

I have a flat top rear and round front. Is the extended weaver 402 base for the front? The description doesn't say if it is for front or back.

 

[Mark W.]

If it is a flat top then it would fit the rear of your receiver. Since the front (barrel end) is rounded.

 

[krivey]

If the rear base is any longer it will protrude into the bolt cutout. The front rail has a half inch of area between the ring and bolt cutout.

 

[Mark W.]

so then you need one of the round bottom extended bases. Since the front of the receiver s round.

 

[krivey]

OK. So the back and front base have the same hole pattern, right? Thanks for the help

 

[Peteralexander78]

I have a Savage 111e and I just got the once piece Leopold base off of ebay and it works great for me.

 

[Member 5605]

Had same issue, ordered a one piece from Midway. #413

Weaver Top-Mount Scope Base #413

Gave most "wiggle room" for all scopes, while not sacrificing too much $$

I know you said you don't trust aluminum.... this mount was about 3/8" thick at the max, and 1/4" minimum.

I secured it on the .243 and did a test or two to make sure it was on there. No deflections.

 

[orygun]

I'd need to see it to be sure, but you can probably turn the rear base around. Intruding into the bolt cut out shouldn't be a problem, especially if it's around a 1/4". That's exactly how my pre 64 Model 70 is.
Or, see if you can turn the front base around. That one I don't think I would want intruding into the bolt cut out, though.