Remington 700 mount for scope question.

[Steves32]

[Kwikvette]

I've always used a quality 1 piece; my R700 with a Viper HST sits on a Warne 1-piece mount - http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/938...FQe5wAodp8YDHQ

Less parts I figure, the better.

[Steves32]

This scope came mounted on rifle when I bought the package at Bass Pro Shops. Was never crazy about those rings that are secured from the side instead of the top either. Probably why I never bothered to remove it before. Shoots great so I never questioned it until now. I want to do it right with the new scope & the 1 piece base seems a better choice.

[Guns and guitars]

I use badger one piece on my three Remington 700s.

[Desertdoc]

I use NF 20 MOA steel 1-Piece and steel rings. Badger, Vortex and others are viable as well.

My Sportsman 78 has a POS aluminum 2 piece Weaver style and is rock solid and groups well.

[Steves32]

Interesting. I never even thought of a 20moa rail for the Rem 700. I have one on my Ruger Precision Rifle w/ same scope so maybe I should look at those.

[Desertdoc]

Interesting. I never even thought of a 20moa rail for the Rem 700. I have one on my Ruger Precision Rifle w/ same scope so maybe I should look at those.

Lol, yep. My Bartlein Heavy Palma barreled 700 SA in 6.5 Creedmoor needs it.

What is the distance you will do most of your shooting?

[russ69]

Heavy steel one piece base unless you are going to lug it around in the field all day.

[nic]

I like the TPS Steel 20 MOA one-piece bases on my Remington 700s.

[new1911]

EGW steel 20 MOA 1 piece.

[Steves32]

Lol, yep. My Bartlein Heavy Palma barreled 700 SA in 6.5 Creedmoor needs it.

What is the distance you will do most of your shooting?

Bench gun, 500 yards & under.

[Steves32]

Any opinions on this Nightforce mount for Rem 700 SA? Has 20 moa cant, direct mount, built in recoil lug, & available in several heights. At just under $200, might be a better option by the time you buy base & then the rings. Anyone using one? Less parts can’t be all bad. Some of these require a #8 torx fastener that would require re-tapping from a #6. Need to double check on that.

[Desertdoc]

My personal preference is a picatinny. Far more options when it comes to adjustments. I would say even if you need to save for a bit, buy the base and rings as separate units. But, that is what works for my needs.

What I use:

http://nightforceoptics.com/accessories/one-piece-steel-base

http://nightforceoptics.com/accessories/ultralite-rings-30mm

[Steves32]

Quick question- Some of these rails include 8-32 screws. Remington uses 6-32 & when I read the specs, it says must be drilled & tapped to 8-32. Do I need a gunsmith for this? Or, can I do it on my bench? I build hot rods so I have the USA made taps, numbered drills & cutting oil. The end screw I pulled goes all the way into breech so a bottom tap is not needed. I’m assuming the other 3 run all the way through & aren’t blind. Is a fixture needed or should I look for one that uses the 6-32 screws?

[Varg Vikernes]

If you feel comfortable doing it without messing it up. Yea you can do it yourself.