Model 11 Lightweight Hunter base suggestions?
Model 11 Lightweight Hunter ordered in the 6.5 Creedmoor.
Jeff at gunblast.com had one set up nicely with Leupold Rifleman vertical split rings. I'm wanting to mount the Redfield 4-12x40. Leupold customer service first told me I couldn't put those rings on the Lightweight Hunter. When I told them others had they then gave me the runaround on what bases to use for the Rifleman vert. split rings.
Any suggestions out there on good ring/base options for the short action Lightweight Hunter?
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DNZ game reaper single-piece base/ring(s).
Re: Model 11 Lightweight Hunter base suggestions?
I went with the Talley LW rings (low) on my Savage LWH in 260. The medium height rings were too high for a good cheek weld. Good choice with a Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x36 scope if minimum weight is the objective. Next best choice IMO are the Burris Xtreme Tactical bases and Burris Signature Zee rings. They will give you flexible mounting with today's short tubed compact scopes. Or, any other brand you prefer if they will fit a Savage SA with round rear and you are mounting a longer tubed scope.
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Thanks! I will do a little research on your suggestions.
Re: Model 11 Lightweight Hunter base suggestions?
In the spirit of light weight, you really should consider getting the lightest weight base/ring/scope possible. I suggest Talley integrated 2 piece aluminum mounts (separate front and rear pieces -- each piece mounts a ring directly to the receiver). The Redfield 4-12x40 is pretty light but the Redfield 2-7x33 is even lighter. With the 6.5 Creedmore, I understand why you'd want more magnification, but a featherlight barrel profile cuts down some of the effective range.
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The 20 inch lightweight contour barrel of the 11 LWH will produce lower muzzle velocity and more flex than a 22 inch sporter profile. To achieve the same accuracy, you'd have to limit the range with the LWH.
What I'm suggesting is that you wouldn't use a short (20 inch) lightweight barrel to shoot to an extreme range. So, you don't lose much, practically, by going from a 9x power scope to a 7x power. If you're buying the LWH for its light weight, you might as well get a lightweight scope as well.
Having said that, the Redfield 3-9x40 is only a couple ounces heavier than the 2-7x33, so it's really not a big deal. Whichever scope you get I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
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+1 on the Talley rings, I won't put any other ring's and base's on any rifle Im putting together. They are WELL made and I love the one piece design.
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Originally Posted by Sundo
The 20 inch lightweight contour barrel of the 11 LWH will produce lower muzzle velocity and more flex than a 22 inch sporter profile. To achieve the same accuracy, you'd have to limit the range with the LWH.
The difference in velocity isn't going to be extreme and will depend on cartridge. At reasonable hunting ranges it is going to be completely irrelevant. Plenty of tactical shooters shoot to 1k yds with a 20" barrel.
For a hunting rifle, all you care about is the cold bore shot. Barrel contour plays essentially no part in consistency for that. The contour will really only come into play once several shots have been fired and the barrel starts to heat up. Not an issue with a game rifle. Don't know about you, but I've never shot a group on the vitals of a deer.