Two piece picatinny mount?

[troppoveloce]

Hello all, I'm new to the forums but have recently acquired a model 114 "American Classic" chambered in 7mm Rem. Mag. I've been looking around and have found numerous scope mounts and rings, but what I really want is two separate bases sloped for +20 MOA with the standard picatinny cross grooves. I've found some at opticsplanet and others from Nightforce (not sure about that brand) but they cost about $100 which seems a bit steep. My question is: Do you think it would be ok to cut a single piece rail ($40) into two pieces (removing the unused center portion) if it has four screws, two front and two back? I'm thinking this would still be structurally sound and even though i lose some of the mounting options it will look better when compared to a single rail in my opinion. Please correct me if this is a bad idea or suggest a cost effective option for a two piece mount.

Thanks

[squirrelsniper]

As far as I know, Nightforce is the only company making 2-piece 20MOA bases for a Savage. Nightforce is good stuff, but it's pricey.

You could cut out the center of a 1pc 20MOA picatinny base but the trick is that it would have to be a base for a long action (since your rifle is a long action). If you took a SA version and cut it apart the angles would end up being wrong when the ends were moved farther apart.

[geargrinder]

Or, you could use some Burris Xtreme bases with Burris Signature Zee rings. Two piece steel bases and the rings have offset inserts that will give you the MOA needed.

[davemuzz]

I don't know what your aversion is to a one piece base, but if you buy the Nightforce you are buying a quality product. I have the EWG one piece mounts on my Savage .223 Carbine http://www.egwguns.com/savage/ and I'm very happy with it.

FWIW

Dave

[troppoveloce]

Thanks for the replies, I've got the single piece rail and was just wondering, I just like the more open look with the two bases. I'll probably just leave it alone for now and save myself the trouble.