Savage extended bases and rings

[rotorooter23]

I recently bought a savage 114 american classic in 7mm rem mag. I purchased a Nikon Prostaff BDC 3x9x40 scope for it. I went to put the scope on the gun and the holes that are drilled and tapped for the rings do not allow my scopes to match up and embed properly.

 

I think it is such a long action, I may need to purchase an extended base or rings to make the scope fit.

 

Any ideas?

[88GW]

I have an older Savage 110 in .243 long action and ran into the same problem with a 3-9x40 scope as well.  I ended up purchasing tall rings so that the bell would not interfere with the barrel.

 

After rereading your post are you saying the holes on receiver dont line up with the bases?

Edited October 18, 2013 by 88GW

[rotorooter23]

Sorry, what I was trying to say is that the holes that were drilled and tapped are fine. When I secure the rings down and go to embed the scope, the tube does not fit inside the rings. I was thinking if I was to buy a extended base, I could move the rings to where it will fit in the tube.

 

 

[ants]

You mean that the scope does not have enough room to move forward or backwards ? or the scope tube is too big  to seat inside of the rings because the bell is hitting???

[rotorooter23]

The scope tube is too short to fit firmly in the base rings. The diameter of the tube says it's capable of fitting the rings which is true but when I go to seat the scope or just place it in the rings, the bell hits. The rings are not properly spaced out to fit around the tube.,So I can't tighten down the scope or dare to.

[rotorooter23]

Ive never ran into this problem before. It's been nothing but a pain.

[ants]

Ive never ran into this problem before. It's been nothing but a pain.

 

Yeah..some of the newer scopes,like the Pro Staff are actually shorter than the older ones. There is a one piece extended base available for that rifle. It's about $50.00. The base will let you move the rings closer together & should solve the problem. I think it's a Weaver #48347 .Check on line or locale gun shops...Good luck.

Edited October 18, 2013 by ants

[rotorooter23]

Thanks ants I will give it a look. Not sure why they would not make them the same sizes. I could see if the guns were altering that would cause them to do this.

[88GW]

Ran into same problem.  Scope tube is short compared to distance that rings are mounted on bases.  You need a one piece picatinny base so you can mount your rings closer together to allow you to have more fore and aft movement.  Usually moving the front ring back helps on the rail.  I had to do this as well.  Here is a pic of a rail that would give you plenty of adjustability.  When I go home I can check my setup out and take a pic.  It was very frustrating to get mounted. 

Edited October 18, 2013 by 88GW

[88GW]

Ants

 

You beat my post by 4 minutes.

 

I must be a slow typer.  LOL

[rotorooter23]

Thanks guys, yeah i have a stainless barrel and therefore bought a stainless scope, I hope I can find that rail in nickel or stainless!

[rotorooter23]

Thanks guys, yeah i have a stainless barrel and therefore bought a stainless scope, I hope I can find that rail in nickel or stainless!

[Yotehntr]

You need the 402S base extention that is the silver one

[rotorooter23]

Made by ironsighter? Just ordered it!