What action is this?

[Hntbambi]

I have a long action that is not like my other Savages. On the front ring it has a notch cutout to make the ejection port larger and it has 2-piece weaver type bases soldered/glued on the action. The action is not drilled and tapped for scope mounts. Other than that, it is a 110. I am thinking about knocking the bases off and drilling and tapping holes for the standard scope mounts.

I just bought a new 260 Rem Criterion barrel and went to install it and saw the setup. It's been 8 or 9 years since I played with this gun. I bought it used and set it up with Sharp Shooter Supply stuff (barrel/trigger/lug/stock) many years ago and finally decided to change it.

[r29l20]

That action is investment cast, the bases are cast right in to the action.

[thirty06]

Some of the bases were cast on and some were soldered on {I,ve heard silver soldered but not positive]
Make sure which one's you have before trying to remove.
As you said except for the bases everthing is standard 110.

[Hntbambi]

Thanks guys. Looking closer, I don't believe they are cast into the receiver.

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z230/hntbambi/rbridge110.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z230/hntbambi/fbridge110.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z230/hntbambi/bases110.jpg

[Hntbambi]

Thanks guys. Looking closer, I don't believe they are cast into the receiver.

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z230/hntbambi/rbridge110.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z230/hntbambi/fbridge110.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z230/hntbambi/bases110.jpg

[Hntbambi]

I also just noticed that the front and rear bridges are the same height. As much as I hate them, looks like this one is getting Burris Signature rings. :(

[GUNFANATIC]

I built a rifle for a customer off an action exactly like that one. Those bases are solid as all get out. I'd leave em.

[Eric in NC]

What's wrong with burris sig rings? Awesome performers for me!

[Hntbambi]

I may end up going that route. I really want a +20 MOA base on this gun. I can go with the Burris Sig rings with the +.020" offset inserts but I don't have good success with the plastic inserts. I have had them slip on my 308 Encore handgun and it cost me a pig. I tried them again on a 338-284 XP100 and they did not hold the scope so, I do not trust them. I'd use regular rings but they are not aligned perfectly. The rear is about .015" lower than the front, a -15 MOA base is not floating my boat.