I bought a savage edge 308. it came with bases. went to put Leupold rifleman scope 3x9-40 and its to short to fit in rings.

took it to local store and the guy wasn't very familiar with his merchandise so i ended up with Millett HIGH angle loc rings. went to shoot gun and the scope is just to high. every gun I've had before had the scope as close to the barrel as possible.

i really cant find specific information on bases and rings to use.

will weaver 402 front base work on edge? if that worked could i use any LOW rings? I am trying to sell the rifleman and get a new redfield.

why would a budget gun like the edge not accept a popular size scope with the bases they supply. that just doesn't make since to me.

i bought this rifle because of the price thinking all i needed was rings. whats a good inexpensive way to mount the scope?

Thanks