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?