bighonkinjeep
Senior Member
Nothing wrong with the standard Leupold setup. Have several that have been solid for the last 30 years. Been through heck and high water dropped thrown in the back of the truck, buggy slung through the thickets with a climber on my back etc. and never lost zero.
That said I prefer a 2 piece dual dovetail setup by Leupold or Burris on a hunting rifle. The turn in front and rear are relatively lightweight, provide plenty of clearance for the ejection port, and have zero wiggle ever. Rock solid is an understatement. I'd walk miles past a weaver/picatinny setup to get dual dovetails for a hunting rig.
PS if youre gonna use loctite get the right stuff. The purple is rated for machine screws ( read the instructions cause blue is rated for bigger screws) and purple will hold tight forever until you're. Ready to remove it. Blue will sometimes let go for removal and sometimes not, Especially if degreased with denatured alcohol first. Stripped screw heads and stuck shanks, propane torches etc. are a booger. Thats why loctite comes with instructions.
That said I prefer a 2 piece dual dovetail setup by Leupold or Burris on a hunting rifle. The turn in front and rear are relatively lightweight, provide plenty of clearance for the ejection port, and have zero wiggle ever. Rock solid is an understatement. I'd walk miles past a weaver/picatinny setup to get dual dovetails for a hunting rig.
Dual Dovetail Scope Base - 2 Piece RVF
Reversible Front Base for Remington 700. Ideal for mounting situations requiring additional mounting space, such as short scopes on long actions.
www.sportoptics.com
PS if youre gonna use loctite get the right stuff. The purple is rated for machine screws ( read the instructions cause blue is rated for bigger screws) and purple will hold tight forever until you're. Ready to remove it. Blue will sometimes let go for removal and sometimes not, Especially if degreased with denatured alcohol first. Stripped screw heads and stuck shanks, propane torches etc. are a booger. Thats why loctite comes with instructions.
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